Cauliflower Fried Rice

This cauliflower fried rice recipe has all the flavors of your favorite take out dish, but without the carbs; the perfect healthier side dish!

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Did anyone else get a little carb happy this holiday season? I love all of the carb filled holiday goodies just like anyone else, but now I’m ready to lighten things up a bit with this cauliflower fried rice! This dish has all the flavors of the classic fried rice with one change – I used cauliflower “rice” instead of regular rice.

If you’re not familiar with cauliflower rice, it’s simply cauliflower that’s been chopped into fine pieces that resemble grains of rice. Many stores sell bags of riced cauliflower in the produce section. If you can’t find it in your store, simply place some cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. The cauliflower rice is cooked with veggies and scrambled eggs and is flavored with sesame oil and soy sauce for a delicious and healthy side dish. Serve this cauliflower fried rice alongside your favorite stir fry, or add some cooked chicken and have it as your main course!

So here’s the thing – obviously cauliflower is not a 100% exact substitute for real rice. The flavors are spot on here, but the texture is slightly different only because the cauliflower is softer than rice. But it’s definitely a great way to get that take-out taste with a lot less calories and carbs!

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

This cauliflower fried rice recipe has all the flavors of your favorite take out dish, but without the carbs; the perfect healthier side dish!

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 158 kcal

Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups of riced cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
2. Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan, place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the cauliflower rice, reserved cooked veggies and frozen peas to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and cook until cauliflower has just softened, 4-5 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 572mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 5g

Protein 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Things You’ll Need (or Want!)

Food Processor Can’t find pre-cut cauliflower rice at your store? Place 3-4 cups of cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped!

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Toasted Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil is a must-have in this dish, it’s the primary flavoring agent. You can find it in the ethnic foods aisle of the grocery store or order it online.

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Low Carb Cookbook Looking for more ideas to cut the carbs in your diet? This cookbook has 500 recipes to choose from!

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