Healthy Creole-Style Cauliflower Jambalaya

coconut oil

yellow onion (, chopped)

green bell pepper (, chopped)

celery stalks (, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced)

⁄2 jalapeño chile (, seeded and finely chopped)

large tomatoes (, chopped)

⁄2 teaspoons paprika

garlic powder

⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano

head of cauliflower ((about 2 pounds), cut into florets)

⁄2 teaspoons fine sea salt

⁄4 cup tomato paste

tamari ((gluten-free soy sauce))

cooked beans (, or 1 (15-ounce) can beans, rinsed and drained (optional))