Description
Cauliflower Fried Rice brings a delightful twist to your dinner routine, letting you enjoy a low-carb version of the classic takeout favorite. Packed with veggies and protein, this quick and easy meal will satisfy your comfort food cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup carrots
- 1 small onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons green onions
Instructions
- Transform 1 head of cauliflower into rice-like texture using a food processor, pulsing florets until they resemble grainy kernels.
- Warm a large wok over medium heat and drizzle 1 Tbsp sesame oil across the surface.
- Drop 1 small finely chopped onion, ½ cup peas, and ½ cup cubed carrots into the hot pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, ¼ tsp fresh grated ginger, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes in a separate small bowl.
- Scoot the vegetable mixture to one side of the wok and crack 2 lightly beaten eggs into the empty space.
- Scramble the eggs thoroughly until completely cooked, then blend them into the vegetable mixture.
- Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the entire mixture, stirring consistently to distribute flavors evenly.
- Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes at medium heat, ensuring the cauliflower becomes tender and absorbs the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with 2 Tbsp chopped green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pulse cauliflower carefully to achieve a rice-like texture without turning it mushy, which can make your dish watery.
- Use a very hot skillet to get a slight crisp on the cauliflower rice, mimicking the traditional fried rice texture.
- For a protein boost, add diced tofu, cooked chicken, or shrimp during the vegetable sautéing step.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting tamari for soy sauce and ensuring your honey is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg