Optavia Cauliflower Rice Food

CHEESY BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown meat with bell peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet over medium heat; drain. Return beef mixture to skillet.
• Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Add to beef mixture along with the Worcestershire sauce and dry seasonings; mix well. Add Neufchatel and sour cream; cook 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly.
• Add cauliflower; cook and stir 7 to 10 min. or until cauliflower is heated through and sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
• Top with shredded cheese; cover. Let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted. (Note: Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.)

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Steps:

• Using a food processor, finely chop half of the peanuts. Process until they're a coarse meal, about 30 seconds.
• Add in the chicken cubes and pulse 8-10 times, until the mixture is slightly sticky and holds together; transfer to a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos (or soy sauce), 2 tbsp. water, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger, cilantro leaves, scallions, and half of the peanuts.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Add the chicken cubes and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle with the reserved chopped peanuts and serve over cauliflower rice, if desired.