Spicy Salmon & Cauliflower Tex-Mex Bowls
with Fajita Veggies, Guacamole & Pineapple Salsa
- Fish
Craving all the tantalizing flavors and textures of a rice bowl—minus the meat? Look no further. For this Tex-mex fajita-inspired vegan meal, you’ll build your bowl starting with a bed of fluffy garlic, cilantro and lime rice, topped with caramelized onions & peppers deglazed with pineapple juice. Next up—sweet & spicy roasted cauliflower, creamy guac, tangy pineapple salsa, and a squeeeeze of lime.
Ingredients
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Long Green Pepper
½ tablespoon
Fajita Spice Blend
10 ounce
Cauliflower Florets
1 unit
Lime
1 clove
Garlic
4 tablespoon
Guacamole
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
¼ ounce
Cilantro
4 ounce
Pineapple
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
4 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
• In a large bowl, combine Tex-Mex paste and a drizzle of oil. Add cauliflower; stir until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet. TIP: Line with foil first for easy cleanup! • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes. Wipe out bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Stir in rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, drain pineapple over a small bowl (reserve juice for Step 6). Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion; mince a few slices until you have 1 TBSP (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lime. Halve, core, and thinly slice green pepper into strips.
• In bowl used for cauliflower, combine drained pineapple, minced onion, half the cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of lime zest. Season with salt and pepper.
Pat chicken or salmon dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken or salmon (skin sides down); cook chicken until cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side; cook salmon until skin is crisp and fish is almost cooked through, 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook until cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. Turn off heat; wipe out pan.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, sliced onion, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. • Stir in half the Fajita Spice Blend (all for 4 servings) and a splash of reserved pineapple juice; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until veggies are browned and tender, 2-3 minutes more. TIP: If pan seems dry, add another splash of juice. • Remove pan from heat; stir in a squeeze of lime juice. Cover to keep warm.
Use pan used for chicken or salmon here.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in remaining lime zest, remaining cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between bowls; top with fajita veggies, cauliflower, guacamole, and salsa. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Thinly slice chicken crosswise. Serve chicken or salmon atop bowls.
Salmon is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The spicy cauliflower and sweet-and-tangy pineapple salsa created a bold, tropical flavor that many loved 🌶️. Some felt the various components didn't fully come together; others found the pineapple salsa didn't complement the rest of the bowl.
- Ease of prep: Most found this straightforward to prepare, though the number of components means a few pots and pans are involved.
- Suggestions: Roast the cauliflower for only about 10 minutes if you prefer it with some crunch rather than fully tender. Add extra green pepper and more pineapple salsa to boost brightness and balance; a few reviewers also stirred in grilled chicken or ground beef for added protein.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the cauliflower portion was too small once roasted, and a few wanted more vegetables overall relative to the rice.
