Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower Fried Rice is a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice made with riced cauliflower, vegetables, eggs, and savory sesame oil and soy sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, asian-inspired
Keyword: cauliflower fried rice, cauliflower rice recipe, healthy fried rice, low-carb fried rice, vegetable fried rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 163kcal
- 1 medium head cauliflower riced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-like in texture. Pat dry with paper towels if wet. If using pre-riced cauliflower, measure and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add diced carrots and peas; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or spatula, until tender.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
Push vegetables to one side of the skillet using a spatula. Pour beaten eggs into the empty side. Let it sit briefly, then scramble with the spatula, breaking into small pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked.
Add riced cauliflower and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine all ingredients. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflower is heated through and tender.
Drizzle soy sauce evenly over the mixture. Stir well with a spatula to coat everything. Cook for 1 more minute to blend flavors.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl or plates using a serving spoon or tongs. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2990IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 8g