Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
If you love fried rice but don’t enjoy the carb count that comes with it, you’ll love this Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe. It’s ready in less than 20 minutes and is low-carb, gluten-free (if you use gluten-free soy sauce), and vegetarian. It can also be vegan if you replace the eggs with tofu.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 3 eggs beaten
- ½ cup white onions diced
- 1 cup carrots diced, replace carrots with orange bell pepper to make it low-carb
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen green peas replace green peas with green bell pepper to make it low-carb or whole30
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce use coconut aminos for whole30
- fresh black pepper to taste
- 6 green onions minced, for garnishing
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until it's a rice-like consistency.
- In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the eggs, and stir them until they are cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until the veggies are fully cooked.
- Add the cauliflower rice, green peas, soy sauce, black pepper, and the cooked eggs. Mix everything well to combine. Be careful to not overcook. Otherwise, the cauliflower will become soggy.
- Before serving, top with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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Notes
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- To save time, you can buy cauliflower rice instead of ricing it yourself.
- Make sure the skillet is large enough, so the ingredients do not steam in the skillet.
- Make sure all your ingredients are cut finely and uniformly so they cook evenly.
- To store: Store in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
- To reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 549mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 5.9g