There are endless ways to make a cauliflower rice bowl from scratch. However, this can turn into a time-consuming task (especially if you’re cooking for just 1 or 2 people).
The 10 ideas below eliminate the messy chore of having to chop, grate or shred a head of cauliflower. Plus, you don’t have to come up with a recipe and buy the ingredients. These are quick and easy meals in a bowl!
1. Chicken Fried Riced Cauliflower:
This colorful, low-carb dish is Paleo-friendly and Whole 30 approved. Plus, it contains a good amount of protein, fiber and healthy fats.
Primal Kitchen not only gives you a healthy macronutrient breakdown, this cauli rice bowl is made with cage free eggs and organic chicken.
Main Ingredients: Riced Cauliflower, Cooked Organic Chicken, Organic Onions, Peas, Scrambled Eggs, Carrots, Green Onion, Coconut Aminos and more.
2. Indian Curry Cauliflower Rice Bowl:
If you prefer a vegan or vegetarian dish, this low carb curry “rice” has lots of nutrients and flavor. Plus, it doesn’t require any cooking!
In fact, this cauliflower rice bowl comes in its own travel container with a spoon. You don’t need to refrigerate it either – just stir and eat.
Main Ingredients: Cauliflower, Artichoke, Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Lupines, Golden Raisins, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sunflower Oil, Curry, Salt, Lactic Acid (non-dairy) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).
3. Chicken Pesto Cauliflower Rice:
This Healthy Choice frozen meal contains 20 grams of protein and only 10 net grams of carbs from kidney beans and vegetables. You can even cook this cauli rice bowl in the microwave.
The Italian basil pesto sauce gives turns an ordinary packaged meal into a flavorful dish you may not expect with cauliflower rice. Not to mention, you get a lot of nutrition without the high carbs.
Main Ingredients: Cooked Chicken, Cauliflower, Tomato Sauce, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Chard, Kale, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese
4. Beef and Broccoli Riced Cauliflower Bowl:
Birds Eye make another frozen cauli bowl with beef and broccoli in a savory sauce. Just cook it in the microwave for 5 minutes, and it’s ready to eat.
This bowl has only 170 calories, so you can use it as an easy on-the-go snack. Protein bars come in handy for travel, but sometimes we want to eat a snack that tastes more like real food, right?
Main Ingredients: Cauliflower, Sauce & Spices, Broccoli, Seasoned Cooked Beef and more.
5. Chicken Marinara Cauliflower Rice Bowl:
This cauliflower rice entree has only 5 net grams of carbs, so some people may consider it Keto-friendly. However, the meal does contain tapioca starch and cheese.
That said, this pre-packaged travel meal/snack beats most other store-bought low carb snack options. (Plus, it has 19 grams of healthy lean protein.)
Main Ingredients: Seasoned Cooked Chicken, Cauliflower, Sauce & Seasonings, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Chard, Kale, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese.
6. Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry:
Feeling super healthy? Tattoed Chef makes an organic cauliflower rice stir fry that’s also vegan and gluten free.
This Asian-inspired dish has lots of flavor with ginger, soy sauce and red pepper, yet you can eat it guilt-free. Cook it in minutes on the stovetop or microwave. Three 60-calorie servings per bag.
Note: Stir fry some cabbage and a few carrots and easily create your own “egg roll bowl”. Less carbs, less cooking – yet tons of satisfying flavor.
Main Ingredients: (All Organic) Cauliflower, Green Peas, Stir Fry Sauce, Sesame Oil, Sugar, Ginger Powder, Red Peppers, Corn, Leaks, Garlic and more.
7. Beef Teriyaki Riced Cauliflower Bowl:
Here’s another Asian-style dish made with all-natural USDA beef and Chinese broccoli. You get a nutrient-rich meal with low carbs and high protein to keep you full.
Microwave it in 4 minutes, and you have a satisfying, low calorie meal, Plus, you don’t have a big mess to clean up in the kitchen.
Eat it as is for a quick lunch, use it as a filler in lettuce wraps or add it to a bed of greens to make a large salad.
Main Ingredients: Cauliflower, Sauce, Seasoned Braised Beef, Carrots, Yu Choy, Red Bell Peppers, Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions
8. Cauliflower Rice Vege Bowl:
Do you want a simple plant-based dish with minimal ingredients, sauces or seasonings? Cascadian Farms makes a cauliflower rice dish with just 4 ingredients, plus they’re all organic!
However, this side dish is far from “plain”. Rather, the sweet potato and kale give it interesting flavor, extra fiber and nutrition. Super easy to cook on the stovetop or microwave.
Note: Want more protein? Just add grilled chicken, tofu or fish like salmon. In fact, this pre-made cauliflower rice works really well as a base for a poke bowl.
Main Ingredients: (All Organic) Riced Cauliflower, Sweet Potatoes, Onion and Kale.
9. Spicy Cauliflower Rice and Bean Bowl
Healthy Choice makes a heartier-tasting cauliflower rice frozen meal with black beans and chicken. Consequently, you get more protein, fiber and calories that fills you up more.
In addition, it has a spicy kick to it with chili sauce and cotija cheese. With so much Mexican flavor, you won’t miss the carbs here.
Note: Need a burrito bowl recipe? This Power Bowl makes the perfect base. Add avocado, sour cream, cilantro, lime or extra lettuce, and you can create your own homemade Chipotle burrito bowl in minutes!
Main Ingredients: Seasoned Cooked Chicken Breast, Cauliflower, Sauce, Black Beans, Red Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Onions, Chard, Kale, Cotija Cheese, spinach.
10. Stir Fry Cauliflower Rice Bowl:
This Whole Foods ultra-simple veggie bowl is something you could easily whip up yourself. However, it includes the sauce and seasonings to give it that perfect stir fry flavor.
Not to mention, you can cook the entire dish in the microwave without even taking it out of the bag. Talk about easy.
Main Ingredients: Blanched Cauliflower, Stir Fry Seasoning, Carrots, Green Peas, Corn and Scallions.
How to Make Cauliflower Rice Bowls the Easy Way…
With these 10 cauliflower rice bowl ideas, you no longer need to worry about what to add to cauliflower rice. Plus, they travel easily, cook fast and the take the work out of food prep. What’s not to love?
