Teriyaki Cauliflower Rice Veggie Bowls

Teriyaki cauliflower rice veggie bowls are made with tender teriyaki glazed sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice, fresh avocado, & edamame. A delicious Asian-inspired, vegan meal packed with nutritious ingredients & flavorful goodness.

My husband & I made a commitment to try out more plant-based meals this year & we’re off to a wonderful start with this power packed recipe. A plant-based diet has been shown to provide an abundance of benefits; reducing inflammation in the body, improving gut health, optimizing athletic performance, reducing risk of certain cancers, & the list goes on!

These cauliflower rice bowls are yet another easy & healthy recipe to bring into your weekly rotation. This is probably our second experience with cauliflower rice & I have to say it’s a fantastic way to introduce more veggies into your life. Making them perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner that fuels the body with ample nutrients.

If you’ve never had cauliflower rice, it’s simply cauliflower pulsed in a food processor until it resembles rice. Don’t be fooled though, it doesn’t taste like rice. But, when mixed with warm stir-fry veggies & tasty teriyaki sauce it becomes a delicious substitute.

Can I use other veggies? Absolutely! Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Zucchini, snap peas, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc. You can steam them separately or sauté in a skillet. Just know that you may need to adjust your cook time for vegetables that take a bit longer to sauté.

Helpful tips:

So, we kind-of “cheated” with all the ingredients & purchased prepackaged cauliflower rice, diced sweet potatoes, edamame, & canned corn. The good news is that pre-cut, packaged veggies are just as healthy for you as whole vegetables – as long as they’re fresh with no extra ingredients added. They’re also less time-consuming to prepare, making it more likely that you’ll include them in your home cooking.

Also, a note about purchased bottled teriyaki sauce, it helps a lot to read labels & understand its ingredients. Try to avoid brands that contain corn syrup, perservations, or anything artificial or hydrogenated. Store bought teriyaki sauce is typically high in sodium & sugar; so be vigilant when choosing your sauce. The healthier version may not be the cheapest option, but worth it to pay a little extra for your health.

How to make home-made cauliflower rice:

To make cauliflower rice, you’ll need one head of cauliflower, one garlic clove, & ground ginger powder to taste. Remove the tough stems from cauliflower & roughly chop florets. Add the florets into a food processor or blender & pulse until you have a grain-like consistency. Be careful not to over-blend, as you don’t want it to turn into a paste!

Heat a medium pan over low heat & add one tablespoon olive oil, garlic, ginger & cauliflower rice. Stir constantly until cauliflower rice is heated, about 5 mins.

If you’re pressed on time, feel free to use frozen steamable bags of riced cauliflower as we did!