Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice - This easy and healthy Asian-inspired recipe comes together in 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Low-carb, low-calorie, gluten-free, grain-free, and vegetarian.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings as a main course

Calories 195

Author Elena Tomasi

Ingredients

1 medium-sized head of cauliflower (about 24 oz/680 g) stem removed & cut into florets
2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
1 small onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 ½ cup (240 g) frozen peas and carrots thawed
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2-3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Topping:

3 green onions (green parts only) thinly sliced

Instructions

Cauliflower rice:

Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles small grains of rice.

Stir-fry:

Heat 1 ½ tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sautee the onion until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds, until fragrant. 
Add the peas, carrots, and cauliflower rice. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir-fry until the vegetables are heated through and the cauliflower is soft but not mushy about 3-4 minutes.

Eggs:

Use a spatula to move the vegetables to the edges of the skillet, leaving a well in the middle.
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to the center of the pan then add the eggs and scramble just until set.  
Once the eggs are cooked, break them into small scrambled pieces, and stir everything together.

Serve:

Remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce.
Taste the rice and add more soy sauce, salt, and pepper as needed.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Servings: 4 as a main course.

Cauliflower - You can make your own cauliflower rice or buy frozen one. Do not thaw frozen cauliflower rice, add it directly to the pan.

Storage - Leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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