Low-Glycemic Southwest Cauliflower Bowl

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 2 servings❤️ Taste: 7/10
Low-Glycemic Southwest Cauliflower Bowl

Nutrition Facts

Calories
550
Protein
28g
Carbs
25g
Fiber
15g

Health Benefits

Gut Health9/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 2 cups riced cauliflower (replaces rice for lower glycemic impact)
  • •• 4 oz grass-fed beef or tempeh (higher in omega-3s)
  • •• 1 cup black soybeans (lower carb alternative to black beans)
  • •• 1/2 avocado (healthy fats for blood sugar stability)
  • •• 1/4 cup fermented red cabbage (adds probiotics)
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (anti-inflammatory fat)
  • •• 1 cup mixed greens
  • •• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • •• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (rich in zinc and omega-3s)
  • •• Chipotle seasoning blend
  • •• Fresh lime juice
  • •• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 11. Sauté cauliflower rice in olive oil until tender
  2. 22. Season and cook protein choice
  3. 33. Warm black soybeans
  4. 44. Layer ingredients in bowl: cauliflower rice, protein, beans
  5. 55. Top with avocado, fermented cabbage, greens, tomatoes, seeds
  6. 66. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice

Smart Substitutions

• White rice→Cauliflower rice

Reduces carb load by 75%, provides cruciferous vegetables' anti-inflammatory benefits

💡 80% reduction
• Black beans→Black soybeans

Lower carb while maintaining protein, better for blood sugar control

💡 65% reduction
• Sour cream→Avocado

Provides healthy fats that slow glucose absorption, reduces dairy inflammation

💡 No spike