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Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Shrimp & Avocado Crema

Chipotle kissed shrimp sizzle until tender and juicy, then nestle over fluffy cauliflower rice that soaks up every drop of smoky flavor. A silky avocado crema swirled with lime and cilantro cools each bite with creamy brightness.

Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Shrimp & Avocado Crema
Total
39 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
9 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
402
Protein
32g
Carbs
28g
Fat
20g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
482mg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons , divided
  • 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice (see Tip)
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and warmed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, warmed
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Stir shrimp, chipotle and 1 tablespoon oil together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place avocado, 1/2 cup cilantro, yogurt, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Process until mostly smooth.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring once or twice, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Add cauliflower rice, scallions and water. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine beans with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Combine corn and the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro in another small bowl.
  5. To serve, divide the cauliflower mixture among 4 bowls. Top with the shrimp, beans, corn and avocado crema.