Description
Try this delicious and healthy low-carb twist on a classic Asian dish with our Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe. Packed with nutrients and flavor, it’s perfect for those looking for a healthy alternative to traditional fried rice.
Ingredients
head cauliflower, riced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces
1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Cut the head of cauliflower into small florets and pulse them in a food processor until they are the size of rice grains.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the green beans and carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender.
Add the cauliflower rice and peas to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side.
Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked, and then mix them in with the veggies.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the cauliflower fried rice and stir well to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
When making cauliflower fried rice, there are a few things to be aware of:
- Moisture content: Cauliflower has a high moisture content, which can make the fried rice mushy if not properly drained. Be sure to dry the cauliflower rice thoroughly before cooking.
- Seasoning: Cauliflower rice has a mild flavor, so be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices to enhance the taste.
- Texture: The texture of cauliflower rice is different from traditional rice, so don’t expect it to have the same texture when cooked. It will be a bit more crumbly and softer.
- Cooking time: Cauliflower rice cooks much faster than regular rice, so be careful not to overcook it. It only needs a few minutes in the pan to cook.
- Add-ins: You can add a variety of vegetables and proteins to your cauliflower fried rice, but make sure to cut them into small pieces to match the size of the cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes