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Cauliflower fried rice is a 30 minute meal that tastes like Chinese takeout – but in a healthier at home recipe! With less than 10 ingredients, you’ll have this low calorie, low carb dish. Enjoy a small portion for a side dish or a large portion for dinner! | Vegetarian | Dairy Free | Family Friendly
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

A tasty veggie-packed dish that's low in calories and carbs but rich in taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 190kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 5-6 cups of trimmed florets)
  • 1.33 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lower sodium soy sauce

Instructions

Directions:

  • Trim the head of cauliflower to just florets, removing large stalks and outer leaves. A medium head of cauliflower should give you about 5-6 cups of trimmed cauliflower. (Keep in mind a little more or a little less won’t hurt this recipe, so don’t worry about being super precise.)
  • Place cauliflower florets in a food processor. Press the pulse button just a few quick times until the cauliflower roughly resembles the appearance of rice (it doesn’t take long). Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. (You can also just quickly spray the pan with cooking spray rather than use sesame oil here). Whisk eggs in a bowl and add them to the skillet to cook scrambled eggs. When eggs are done, set aside for now.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the skillet. Add onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until vegetables are just starting to get tender. Add garlic and scallions and cook for another minute. 
  • Stir in cauliflower rice. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of lower sodium soy sauce and the cooked eggs, and cook for another minute until everything is heated through. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):
190 calories, 9 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 388 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 9 g protein, Vitamin A: 126%, Vitamin C: 182%, Folate: 30%, Vitamin B6: 30%, Vitamin K: 70%, Calcium: 9%, Iron: 12%, Potassium: 22%

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal