Description
This Cauliflower ‘Fried Rice’ recipe is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice, featuring finely chopped cauliflower sautéed with vegetables, egg, and savory soy sauce for a wholesome, flavorful dish perfect as a side or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Rice
- 1 medium head (about 24 oz) cauliflower, rinsed
Egg Mixture
- 2 egg whites
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 small onion, diced fine
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 scallions, diced, whites and greens separated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or more to taste; Tamari for Gluten Free, Coconut Aminos for Paleo/Whole30)
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Remove the core from the cauliflower and allow it to dry completely. Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like or couscous texture; avoid over-processing to prevent mushiness. Repeat with the remaining half and set all aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and whole egg with a pinch of salt. Beat well with a fork until blended.
- Cook Eggs: Heat a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat and spray with cooking oil. Pour in the beaten eggs, cooking and turning a few times until set but still tender. Remove the cooked eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add sesame oil, then sauté the diced onions, scallion whites, frozen peas and carrots, and minced garlic for about 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Cook Cauliflower Rice: Increase heat to medium-high and add the cauliflower rice and soy sauce to the pan. Mix well, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is tender with a slight crispiness.
- Combine and Finish: Add the cooked eggs back to the pan and mix in the scallion greens. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cauliflower “Fried Rice” is a favorite low-carb side dish, perfect when craving Chinese take-out flavors without the carbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup
- Calories: 108 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 868 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
