Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls
Roasted cauliflower rice, peppers, and onions bring smoky fajita flavors to a vibrant bowl, finished with creamy cotija, bright lime, and crunchy pepitas. Pinto beans add hearty protein and fiber, making this satisfying vegetarian dinner both lively and comforting. Serve Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls on busy weeknights or for meal prep with fresh, zesty toppings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, making sure the foil comes up the sides to catch any juices.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, red bell pepper, red onion, olive oil, garlic, fajita seasoning, cumin, and salt; stir until evenly coated. Spread the vegetable mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir, then continue roasting until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
- 4
Top with pinto beans, cotija cheese, cilantro, pepitas, green onions, and lime juice. Spoon into 4 serving bowls.
- Calories 501.53 kcal High 25%
- Protein 22.68 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 43.07 g 16%
- Total Fat 30.54 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 8.57 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.36 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1589.25 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 13.9 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 7.76 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 315.55 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 5.53 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 935.63 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 118.96 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 164.01 mg Good Source 182%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cauliflower, Cotija Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fajita Seasoning. Each serving provides about 501.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower, Cotija Cheese, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fajita Seasoning, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls healthy?
- Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 501.53 calories and 22.68 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1589.25 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.57 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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