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Cauliflower Fried Rice

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πŸ₯¦ Transform your favorite takeout dish into a healthy, low-carb meal that delivers all the flavor without the guilt
🍚 Enjoy a quick and nutritious alternative to traditional fried rice that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

– 2 large eggs (beaten)

– Salt (to taste)

– 1 cup chopped scallions (separated into white and green parts)

– 3 cloves garlic (minced)

– 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

– 1 two-pound head of cauliflower or 2 pounds of ready-to-cook cauliflower rice (thawed if frozen)

– 4 to 5 tablespoons soy sauce

– ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

– 1 teaspoon sugar

– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

– 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

– 1 teaspoon sesame oil

– Optionally, ΒΌ cup chopped cashews or peanuts

Instructions

1-First Steps: Prep and Start Cooking If you’re using a whole cauliflower, grate it first to get that rice-like texture; this takes just a few minutes with a food processor. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the beaten eggs with a pinch of salt and scramble them until they’re fully cooked. Once done, remove the eggs from the pan and set them aside while you clean the skillet for the next part.

2-Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.

3-Add the white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and chopped ginger, and sautΓ© for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften without browning.

4-Stir in the grated cauliflower, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ΒΌ teaspoon salt, then cook for about 3 minutes while stirring.

5-Mix in the frozen peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower is tender but still crisp and the veggies are warmed through.

6-Finish by adding 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, the green parts of the scallions, nuts if you’re using them, and the scrambled eggs.

7-Adjust the seasoning with the remaining soy sauce if needed, then serve it hot for the best flavor.

Last Step:

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Notes

πŸ₯¦ For the best texture, don’t overcook the cauliflower – it should remain tender-crisp to mimic traditional fried rice
🍳 Cook the eggs separately and add them at the end to prevent them from becoming rubbery and to maintain their distinct texture
πŸ§‚ Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as cauliflower absorbs salt differently than regular rice and may need more soy sauce

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 273
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1717mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 93mg