Description
Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry comes together faster than your favorite takeout, ready to save your dinner when hunger strikes and time feels short. Packed with colorful veggies and quick-cooking protein, this simple dish delivers maximum flavor without complicated kitchen maneuvers.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup chopped onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish and Optional Protein:
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: cooked chicken
- Optional: cooked shrimp
- Optional: cooked tofu
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the pan to warm for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup chopped bell pepper, ½ cup sliced carrots, and ½ cup chopped onion to the hot skillet.
- Rapidly move the vegetables around the pan, creating a crisp texture for 5-6 minutes until they soften slightly but remain vibrant.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and stir continuously for 30-45 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Introduce 1 cup cauliflower rice to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine everything evenly.
- If using protein, fold in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu at this point.
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger in a separate small bowl.
- Drizzle the sauce over the entire skillet, tossing ingredients to ensure complete coating.
- Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, mixing occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Using frozen cauliflower rice can speed up the cooking process and works just as well as fresh.
- Swap out vegetables based on what’s in your refrigerator to create endless flavor combinations.
- For a protein boost, add scrambled eggs, tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the stir-fry process.
- Keep the heat high and don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure vegetables stay crisp and develop delicious caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg