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Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Bowl

Mediterranean chicken rice bowls are a delicious healthy meal served in one bowl
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
Keyword: mediterranean cauliflower rice bowl
Servings: 2
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Anne

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Bowl

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frozen cauliflower rice thawed or fresh
  • 2 to 3 cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cucumber small
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas
  • 1/4 pound cooked chicken grilled, roasted or shredded
  • 1 cup packed baby spinach
  • Optional ingredients: artichoke hearts feta cheese, kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Cook or heat the cauliflower rice over medium-high heat for a few minutes to heat it through.
    1 cup Frozen cauliflower rice
  • Add the ingredients starting with the cauliflower rice up to olive oil to 2 bowls.
    2 to 3 cherry or grape tomatoes , 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup chickpeas, 1/4 pound cooked chicken, 1 cup packed baby spinach, Optional ingredients: artichoke hearts
  • Mix up the dressing in a small bowl or jar, and drizzle a small portion of it over the ingredients in the bowls.
    1/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon tamari sauce, 2 cloves crushed garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Notes

  • You may have leftover dressing which can be used on any type of salad.
  • For a vegetarian version, leave the chicken out and add 1/4 cup more chickpeas.
  • Substitute the chicken for cooked shrimp or sliced steak.
  • Replace the cauliflower rice with brown rice or your favorite whole grain
VARIATIONS
Vegetarian - Skip the chicken and double up on the chickpeas or add tofu for extra plant-based protein. Leave out the chicken and add 1/4 cup more chickpeas.
Protein - Change up the protein and use shrimp, grilled seafood or beef.
Low-carb - Omit the chickpeas and load up on extra veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, lettuce, or cabbage.
Spicy - Stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoons of red pepper flakes or chili powder into the dressing for a bold, zesty finish.
Classic rice - Swap some or all of the cauliflower rice for cooked brown or white rice, which is great if you want something a little heartier.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1632IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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