Cauliflower Rice Taco Casserole

I am back today with another yummy casserole recipe – Cauliflower Rice Taco Casserole! This is the quintessential weeknight dinner. It is packed with veggies & beans and is kept low carb by swapping regular rice with cauliflower rice. Topped off with vegan cheese and then baked until bubbly. Great for dinner and even better for lunch the next day!

Here’s what you need

Ingredients

• cauliflower rice
• avocado oil
• bell pepper
• jalapeño
• red onion
• taco seasoning
• black beans
• fire roasted tomatoes
• corn
• vegan cream cheese
• salsa verde
• vegan Mexican cheese
• avocado, cilantro, hot sauce – optional, for serving

Equipment

• skillet
• baking dish

Steps

Step 1: Prep the Veggies

The first thing you want to do is cook the cauliflower rice. I used frozen cauliflower rice so I just followed the package instructions and cooked it in the microwave.

We are also going to cook down the rest of the veggies in a skillet. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, jalapeño, onion and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Cook down for 3-5 minutes or until the veggies start to get tender.

Step 2: Assemble & Bake

Add the cooked cauliflower, veggies, black beans, tomatoes, corn, cream cheese, salsa verde and remaining taco seasoning to a large bowl. Mix until everything is combined.

Transfer to the baking dish and top with the vegan cheese. Place in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes – for a crispier top, turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes of cooking. Remove from the oven and allow to set for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Serve

Now, the fun part. You get to add all of your favorite taco toppings! Go crazy and add as many toppings as you want.

A recipe like this is great because each person can make their plate their own! The base recipe is delicious, but the add-ons take it to another level!

I know you and your family are going to love this one!

Tips & Tricks

To freeze: finish the casserole up until the baking step. Allow to cool completely before covering and placing in the freezer. To reheat, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place in the oven (covered) for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly.

Have fun with the toppings! Some other fun toppings are: pickled jalapeños, vegan sour cream/vegan yogurt, shredded cabbage, salsa.

This is great for meal prep! Cook the casserole, allow to cool and then place in individual containers for easy lunches/dinners!