Cauliflower Fried Rice Bowl

Cauliflower fried rice in a pale blue bowl with lemon wedge

This Cauliflower Fried Rice is quick, simple and healthy. Its also low carb and low calorie so perfect if you’re looking for healthier alternatives. It tastes like real fried rice and is the perfect serving for one or two.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Type Low Carb

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 358kcal

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower head
1 large carrot
2 cloves garlic - crushed
2 regular green onions
1 cup frozen green peas
1 small yellow/brown onion
2 medium eggs
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

Make the cauliflower rice: taking 1 large cauliflower head remove cauliflower’s stalk and leaves and chop it into florets. Place cauli florets in a food processor and pulse a few times until rice consistency. Set aside. SKIP THIS STEP IS USING PLAIN CAULIFLOWER RICE.
Dice 1 small yellow/brown onion and 1 large carrot, and slice the white part of 2 regular green onions. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil to a large skillet or pot and place it over the stovetop in medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic - crushed and sauté chopped veggies until soft.
Add cauliflower rice and stir over the stovetop until golden and tender. Then add 1 cup frozen green peas, and stir to thaw.
Beat 2 medium eggs in a bowl, then add to the cauliflower rice. Stir until well combined. Keep it over the stove for two minutes, occasionally stirring for the egg to cook.
Season with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and fresh green onion, sliced.

Notes

Cauliflower: Buy the largest cauliflower you can find. If unsure if it will be enough, buy 2 medium sized ones and it reduces significantly when cooked.
Using store bought cauliflower rice (not frozen): 4 cups = approx 1 large cauliflower head, suitable for 2 people. For 4 people, double this amount.
Garlic: Fresh garlic of from a jar is fine to use. Alternatively garlic powder, or even replace the garlic with ginger instead.
Carrot and Peas: Fresh carrot finely diced, or frozen diced carrot works/ Or you can buy a bag of frozen pea and carrot mix for convenience and to save time. Also a good idea if you like having your veg all a uniform size and shape!
Onion: adds savouriness and flavour to the fried cauliflower rice.
Eggs: adds protein, flavour and also additional savouriness
Sesame oil: Adds richness and flavour. I love using toasted sesame oil, however regular sesame is also great. Peanut Oil can be used as a substitute.
Soy Sauce: adds seasoning and flavour. I like to use Light soy sauce, but regular soy is fine. Avoid dark soy sauce as it is too heavy for this recipe.

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