Cheesy Southwest Cauli Rice Recipe
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Contributor: Marguerite Garcia
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Ingredients: 3 T olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
1 T dried oregano
1 T cumin
8 cups frozen riced cauliflower, or fresh cauliflower, grated
3 T tomato paste
1 rotisserie chicken, chopped (include the jelly that settles in the bottom of the chicken container)
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans kernel corn
2 cans Rotel chopped tomatoes
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded cheddar
2 cups shredded Monterey jack
2 jalapenos, thinly sliced (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges, for serving, (optional)
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Directions:1. Debone, and chop chicken (not too small)
2. Heat oil In a LARGE skillet over medium heat
3. Saute onion until soft, then add garlic, oregano, and cumin, salt and pepper 1 minute more
4. Add cauliflower, cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste and stir until combined.
6. Stir in chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro, and 1/2 of the cheese.
7. Top with cheeses and cover with lid to let melt.
8. Serve with lime wedges
This can also be put into a 9x13 before topping with cheese and melted in the oven at 350º for a better presentation for guests. |
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Servings:12 - 14 servings |
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Time:20 minutes |
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Notes: * I typically buy the cheeses combined and pre-grated and use frozen onions to shortened prep time.
** This has a slight spice kick with just the Rotel tomatoes, without the jalapenos
***This is low/healthy carbs and delicious
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