Cauliflower Fried Rice: Quick, Delicious Comfort in 10 Minutes
A quick and delicious cauliflower fried rice recipe that’s perfect for a low-carb comfort meal. Replace traditional rice with riced cauliflower and stir-fry it with your favorite vegetables and seasonings for a flavorful dish ready in about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add riced cauliflower to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the cauliflower is tender and slightly browned.
- Push the cauliflower to one side of the skillet. If using egg, pour the beaten egg into the empty space and scramble until cooked. Then, mix it into the cauliflower.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more complete meal.
- Adjust soy sauce to your taste preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on added ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
- Sodium: Approximately 500-800mg (will vary based on soy sauce)
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 5-7g
- Protein: Approximately 5-10g (will vary based on optional egg or added protein)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 0-50mg (will vary based on optional egg)
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