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5 from 6 votes

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Now you can have fried rice without all the carbs with this amazingly tasty cauliflower fried rice. So much goodness in one bowl, and it tastes just like the real thing! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed, see note
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles small grains of rice OR shred with a grater.
  • Combine cauliflower, peas and carrots, garlic, and sesame oil in a large skillet.
  • Saute for 5-7 minutes til tender and fragrant.
  • Push cauliflower and veggies to one side of the side of the pan. Add whisked eggs to the empty side of the pan. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes, then break up with a wooden spoon or spatula and stir into cauliflower rice.
  • Stir in soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes (optional) and green onions. Serve immediately - enjoy!

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Notes

Peas and carrots: defrost and pat dry with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. 

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3443IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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