Description
A healthy and delicious cauliflower fried rice that’s quick to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups riced)
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup green peas (frozen)
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: Remove leaves and cut cauliflower into florets. Pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice grains.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add minced garlic and half of the green onions; cook for about one minute.
- Add Veggies: Stir in carrots and peas, sautéing for five minutes until tender.
- Cook the Eggs: Push veggies to one side; add beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble until set, then mix everything together.
- Combine with Cauliflower Rice: Add riced cauliflower and soy sauce; stir well and cook for another five minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls or plates and garnish with remaining green onions.
Notes
- This dish makes for a great low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice.
- Feel free to add your choice of protein like chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg