Cauliflower Fried Rice
A cozy bowl of cauliflower fried rice, a lower-carb, veggie-packed twist on the classic dish that’s easy to whip up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, riced (or 4 cups pre-riced)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rice the cauliflower by removing the leaves and the core, cutting it into florets, and pulsing in a food processor until fine.
- Scramble the eggs in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- Stir-fry the frozen peas and carrots in the same skillet with another tablespoon of sesame oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the riced cauliflower, mix well, and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Season with soy sauce, then mix in the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions.
Notes
Serve warm and consider pairing with grilled protein like chicken or tofu skewers for a complete meal. Adjust soy sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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