Pictured Recipe:Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Shrimp & Avocado Crema
On its own, the frozen side is vegan, so you could keep your meal simple and pair the riced cauliflower with some black beans for a reliable, filling and plant-based pantry meal. But if you’re open to adding some animal products to your dinner, I highly recommend pairing the rice with some affordable frozen tamales, especially if your TJ’s carries some of Texas Tamale Company’s offerings. Tender, flavorful tamales only benefit from being served with this cauliflower with a kick, and you can reheat them in whatever quantity you need, whether you’re making dinner for one or for the whole family. You could also pair your cauli rice with an old TJ’s favorite: theMandarin Orange Chicken. The reason I first tried the cauliflower rice is because a Trader Joe’s employee recommended combining it with the orange chicken in a burrito on an episode of the official TJ’s podcast. While I’m still not sold on the burrito idea, I can confirm that the sweet orange chicken and spicy, fresh cauliflower rice go really well together on a regular ol' plate.
You could also swap the Spicy Mexican-Style Cauliflower Rice into a favorite recipe. It would add a punch of flavor to something like ourCauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppersand work seamlessly with theseSouthwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Shrimp & Avocado Crema. Use it as a based for just about any rice bowl if you’re low on rice (or would just prefer to get in another serving of veggies), and you’ll be in for a deliciously flavor-packed meal. Even serving this simple heat-and-eat cauli rice with a rotisserie chicken you picked up on your way home would yield a deceptively tasty dinner.
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To make matters even better, versatile cauliflower is pretty darn healthy to boot. Our dietitians say thatthis cruciferous veggie has lots of health benefits—it’s heart-healthy and has even been tied to brain health benefits. Plus, it’s a low-carb option for folks who need to keep an eye on their carbohydrate intake, whether you have diabetes or are test-driving a keto diet—whichwe wouldn’t necessarily recommend. Each 1-cup serving of Spicy Mexican-Style Cauliflower Rice contains 5 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber and 2 grams of sugar, none of which is added sugar.Our nutrition parametersdescribe low-carb dishes as any dish with 15 grams or less of carbohydrates per serving, so this one is a win for folks aiming for fewer carbs each day.
No matter what you pair this side dish with, you’ll be glad to see it in your freezer on days when an elaborate meal is out of reach. Snag a four-serving bag for $3.79 on your next TJ’s run.
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