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Vegan Vegetarian Vegan Taco bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice — Mexican recipe

Mexican · Lunch

Vegan Taco bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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Ingredients

  • avocado oil2 tsp
  • cauliflower0.5 large head
  • new mexico chili powder0.75 tsp
  • cilantro4 servings
  • garlic powder0.25 tsp
  • hass avocado1
  • jalapeno1 tbsp
  • lime juice2 tsp
  • onion1
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • tomato1
  • walnuts2 cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the nuts to soak in a bowl of water 2-8 hours before preparing the meat.Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.Finely chop the cauliflower into rice-sized pieces, or pulse in the food processor until the desired consistency.

  2. 2

    Toss with the oil and spread onto the baking sheet in an even layer.

  3. 3

    Bake for 18 minutes, stirring halfway through.While the cauliflower rice is cooking, prepare the guacamole and taco meat.

  4. 4

    Cut the avocado into large chunks and place into a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the lime juice and mash the avocado to a chunky puree or your preferred consistency.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cilantro, jalapeno, onion and spices.

  7. 7

    Set aside.

  8. 8

    Remove the nuts from the water and place into a small food processor.

  9. 9

    Discard the water.

  10. 10

    Pulse the nuts until theyve reached a ground meat consistency, I find about 5-7 pulses works.

  11. 11

    Transfer to a bowl and stir in the salt, cumin, garlic powder, and red chili powder.

  12. 12

    Set aside.When the cauliflower is done, transfer to a mixing bowl while still warm and stir in the lime, cilantro, and salt.To assemble the bowls, layer 1 cup of the cauliflower rice in a bowl with taco nut meat, a dollop of guacamole, fresh tomatoes, and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.

  13. 13

    Serve immediately with an additional slice of lime if desired.

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

529calories
13gProtein
22gCarbs
48gFat
Saturated Fat5g
Fiber11g
Sugar6g
Sodium629mg
Cholesterol0mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.