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rice bowl with cauliflower and chickpeas
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Buffalo Cauliflower Rice Bowl

This simple yet luxurious bowl brings together two favorites-- buffalo cauliflower and rice. It’s topped with a delicious homemade herby yogurt sauce, making it the perfect option for a packed lunch or a simple make-ahead dinner.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 bowls
Calories 481kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup U.S.-grown dry Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1 small head cauliflower chopped
  • 2 cups kale
  • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook Jasmine rice according to package directions.
  • In small bowl, whisk together Frank’s RedHot, olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Place the chopped cauliflower in a large bowl and pour buffalo mixture on top. Toss until the cauliflower is coated.
  • Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and cook for 20-minutes.
  • While the cauliflower cooks, divide the rice, kale and chickpeas between two bowls.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, apple cider vinegar, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix with a spoon and set aside.
  • Put the cooked cauliflower over rice bowl and coat with as much dressing as you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 1069mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4482IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 4mg