Low Carb Veggie Fajita Bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
These Low Carb Veggie Fajita Bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice cover all the bases: They are low carb, gluten free, keto friendly, veggie packed, and vegetarian... not to mention, darn tasty!
For the fajita veggies: Slice your veggies. Heat olive oil in a 12" cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for one minute, then add the onions and jalapeno. Cook over medium-high heat for two minutes, then add in the bell peppers.
Continue to cook for three minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in the mushrooms, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Continue cooking veggies over medium-high heat for about another seven minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in the sea salt and lime juice and cook for three more minutes.
While the fajita veggies are cooking, also saute your spinach and cook your cauliflower rice.
For the spinach: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for one minute. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, then add in the spinach, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and lime juice. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Remove spinach to a separate bowl.
For the rice: After removing the sauteed spinach from the pan, add olive oil to the same large skillet. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat for one minute, then add in the bag of frozen cauliflower rice and cover the pan. Continue to cook covered over medium heat for seven minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up clumps as you go.
Once the riced cauliflower is heated through and browned, stir in the cumin, cilantro, sea salt, and lime juice.
Now, assemble your fajita bowls!
Divide the finished cilantro lime cauliflower rice among four bowls, then top each fajita bowl with spinach, fajita veggies, diced avocado, and shredded cheese.
Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Mix everything up together burrito bowl style, and enjoy!
Notes
If you would instead like to use fresh cauliflower that you have riced using a food processor or box grater, go for it -- here, I just used a handy bag of frozen riced cauliflower that I picked up on sale at ALDI this week.