Creole Cauliflower Fried Rice

Creole Cauliflower Rice

adapted from Veganosity.com

Fried rice is not usually associated with Cajun-creole cooking but this recipe has all the flavors of the south and a healthy alternative to red beans and rice or grits.

Makes 3 servings                                                        0 WW pp / serving

Cooking spray
1 cup riced cauliflower
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 1/2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt

1. In a pan coated with cooking spray, cook the onions and celery until the onion are translucent.
2. Add the bell pepper, beans, and spices and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cauliflower rice and stir well to coat the rice with the spices. Cook a few more minutes until the cauliflower is warmed and cooked to your desired consistency.