Cauliflower & Chickpea Veggie Rice Bowls with Citrus & Charred Scallions by @starinfinitefood

55 min

4 servings

🥦

1 head

Cauliflower

🫒

6 tbsp

Olive oil

🧂

1.3 tsp

Salt

🌶️

1 tsp

Paprika

🧄

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

🌿

0.5 tsp

Coriander

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🥜

80 ml

Cashews

🌿

240 ml

Cilantro

🍇

2 tbsp

White wine vinegar

🍋

1

Lemon juice

🍋

0.5

Lemon zest

⚫

Pepper

🧅

4

Scallions

🌴

80 ml

Dates

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🍚

1 packet

Hearts of palm rice

🍋

1

Lime juice

  1. Preheat

    Preheat oven to 425 and line a small sheet pan with parchment paper, then place a large sheet pan in the oven while it preheats.

  2. Add
    • Cauliflower
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    Add cauliflower to the hot sheet pan with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, paprika, garlic powder and coriander, then toss.

  3. Spread
    • Cauliflower

    Spread the cauliflower and place in the oven for 30-35 mins, until crisp and tender.

  4. Add
    • Chickpeas
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    Add chickpeas to the small sheet pan with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt and cumin, then toss to coat.

  5. Place
    • Chickpeas

    Place chickpeas in the oven for 20 mins.

  6. Add
    • Chickpeas
    • Cashews
    • Cilantro

    Remove chickpeas, add cashews and ⅓ cup cilantro, toss, then return to the oven for 10 mins.

  7. Heat
    • Scallions
    • Olive oil

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, brush with oil and add scallions.

  8. Sear
    • Scallions

    Sear the scallions for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and chop them.

  9. Add
    • Scallions
    • Olive oil
    • White wine vinegar

    Add chopped scallions to a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, dates, lemon zest, salt and pepper, and mix to combine.

  10. Add
    • Hearts of palm rice

    Add the bag of Natural Heaven white rice to a pan and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.

  11. Add
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Salt

    Add olive oil, remaining garlic and remaining salt to the rice, mix and heat for another minute.

  12. Add
    • Lime juice
    • Cilantro
    • Hearts of palm rice

    Turn off the heat, add lime juice and cilantro to the rice, then mix.

  13. Add
    • Hearts of palm rice
    • Cauliflower
    • Chickpeas

    Add rice to a bowl, top with cauliflower and chickpeas, a spoonful of the scallion mixture, and a drizzle of dressing.

Cauliflower & Chickpea Veggie Rice Bowls with Citrus & Charred Scallions by @starinfinitefood

55 min

4 servings

🥦

1 head

Cauliflower

🫒

6 tbsp

Olive oil

🧂

1.3 tsp

Salt

🌶️

1 tsp

Paprika

🧄

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

🌿

0.5 tsp

Coriander

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🥜

80 ml

Cashews

🌿

240 ml

Cilantro

🍇

2 tbsp

White wine vinegar

🍋

1

Lemon juice

🍋

0.5

Lemon zest

⚫

Pepper

🧅

4

Scallions

🌴

80 ml

Dates

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🍚

1 packet

Hearts of palm rice

🍋

1

Lime juice

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat oven to 425 and line a small sheet pan with parchment paper, then place a large sheet pan in the oven while it preheats.

    🍳Sheet pan
    📜Parchment paper
  2. Step 2/13

    Add cauliflower to the hot sheet pan with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, paprika, garlic powder and coriander, then toss.

    🥦Cauliflower
    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Salt
    🌶️Paprika
    🧄Garlic powder
    🌿Coriander
    🍳Sheet pan
  3. Step 3/13

    Spread the cauliflower and place in the oven for 30-35 mins, until crisp and tender.

    🥦Cauliflower
    🍳Sheet pan
  4. Step 4/13

    Add chickpeas to the small sheet pan with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt and cumin, then toss to coat.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Salt
    🫙Cumin
    🍳Sheet pan
  5. Step 5/13

    Place chickpeas in the oven for 20 mins.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🍳Sheet pan
  6. Step 6/13

    Remove chickpeas, add cashews and ⅓ cup cilantro, toss, then return to the oven for 10 mins.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🥜Cashews
    🌿Cilantro
    🍳Sheet pan
  7. Step 7/13

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, brush with oil and add scallions.

    🧅Scallions
    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Skillet
    🖌️Brush
  8. Step 8/13

    Sear the scallions for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and chop them.

    🧅Scallions
    🍳Skillet
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
  9. Step 9/13

    Add chopped scallions to a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, dates, lemon zest, salt and pepper, and mix to combine.

    🧅Scallions
    🫒Olive oil
    🍇White wine vinegar
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧄Garlic
    🌴Dates
    🍋Lemon zest
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🥣Mixing bowl
  10. Step 10/13

    Add the bag of Natural Heaven white rice to a pan and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.

    🍚Hearts of palm rice
    🍳Pan
  11. Step 11/13

    Add olive oil, remaining garlic and remaining salt to the rice, mix and heat for another minute.

    🫒Olive oil
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    🍚Hearts of palm rice
    🍳Pan
  12. Step 12/13

    Turn off the heat, add lime juice and cilantro to the rice, then mix.

    🍋Lime juice
    🌿Cilantro
    🍚Hearts of palm rice
    🍳Pan
  13. Step 13/13

    Add rice to a bowl, top with cauliflower and chickpeas, a spoonful of the scallion mixture, and a drizzle of dressing.

    🍚Hearts of palm rice
    🥦Cauliflower
    🫘Chickpeas
    🧅Scallions
    🥣Mixing bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Spices, Legumes, Nuts, Herbs, Condiments, Fruits

Ingredients

Cauliflower, Olive oil, Salt, Paprika, Garlic powder, Coriander, Chickpeas, Cumin, Cashews, Cilantro, White wine vinegar, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Pepper, Scallions, Dates, Garlic, Hearts of palm rice, Lime juice

Notes

Cauliflower (cut into florets), Olive oil (divided), Salt (divided), Chickpeas (1 can, rinsed and drained), Cashews (chopped), Cilantro (chopped, fresh, for chickpeas), Lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon), Pepper (to taste), Scallions (trimmed and cut into thirds), Dates (chopped), Hearts of palm rice (Natural Heaven white rice), Lime juice (juice of 1 lime)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 620mg, Potassium: 650mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Magnesium: 60mg, Calcium: 80mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 55mg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg, Folate: 90mcg, Vitamin K: 25mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Sheet pan, Parchment paper, Mixing bowl, Skillet, Brush, Knife, Cutting board, Pan, Zester

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Meal Prep, Everyday Healthy Eating, New Year health reset

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Tender, Crisp, Creamy

Flavors

Citrusy, Savory, Smoky, Sweet, Tangy, Garlicky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 4 days (store in an airtight container,keep components separate for best texture,reheat before serving or enjoy cold), freezing : not recommended (roasted cauliflower and dressing do not freeze well due to texture changes)