Whole30 Rice with Beans and Vegetables

Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this vibrant and nutritious "Whole30 Rice with Beans and Vegetables" recipe, featuring a creative twist on a classic dish. Instead of traditional rice, this dish uses finely processed cauliflower rice, making it a low-carb, grain-free alternative that's packed with flavor and texture. Fresh, colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and onions are sautéed to tender perfection and seasoned with a zesty blend of paprika, garlic, and lime juice. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is a wholesome, vegan-friendly side or standalone dish that’s bursting with nutrients and bold flavors. Topped with fresh cilantro for a fragrant finish, it's the perfect way to enjoy a flavorful Whole30-compliant meal that’s light yet satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Yellow onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 Lime

Directions

Step 1

Begin by removing the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Chop it into florets.

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until they reach the size of rice grains. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower using a box grater.

Step 3

Dice the red and green bell peppers, yellow onion, and carrot into small, even pieces.

Step 4

Cut the zucchini into half moons.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 8

Add the diced bell peppers, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Create a space in the center of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 10

Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 11

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well.

Step 12

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors.

Step 13

Remove from heat. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.

Step 14

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Step 15

Serve warm and enjoy your Whole30 cauliflower rice with vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1592.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	840.9

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5502.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 23.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.9mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 3994.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 43.7%