Description
Low carb but packed with flavor- this Grain-Free Cauliflower Fried Rice is better than take-out! Enjoy as a side dish or add extra protein to make it a one dish meal. Either way this fried rice is quick, easy and will be the star of your plate!
Ingredients
1 medium head of fresh cauliflower or 1 10-12 oz package of frozen cauliflower
1 Tbsp garlic (2 large cloves)- minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger (1/2 in nub)- minced
1/3 cup carrots- chopped small
1/3 white or yellow onion- chopped small
1/3 cup peas or sugar snap/snow peas (or any other veggie you prefer)- chopped small
2 green onions- chopped
2 eggs
2 Tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp salt plus more to taste
additional green onion, lime wedges, cilantro, parsley for serving (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- If using fresh cauliflower, place florettes in a food processor and chop until they become ‘rice’ sized.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet.
- **If using a protein i.e. chicken breast, ground meat, etc, cook the meat with desired amount of salt and pepper in the skillet. Once done remove from the pan and set aside.**
- Sautee garlic and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add white/yellow onion, sugar snap/snow peas and carrots. Sautee for 4-5 minutes until veggies have softened a bit.
- Add cauliflower and sautee another 4-5 minutes until tender. If using frozen cauliflower, sautee until the liquid has all been absorbed.
- Scramble 2 eggs in a small bowl. Move the veggies to the side and cook the eggs until almost done. Stir eggs and veggies together.
- **At this point add cooked meat that was previous set aside back into the pan.**
- Add 2 Tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and chopped 2 green onions. Stir together and let everything cook and blend together for 2 minutes. Taste and add salt/pepper if desired.
- Serve with additional green onion, cilantro or parsley and lime wedges. (All of the toppings are necessary in my opinion! 🙂 )
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It still tastes amazing the next day.
If adding meat to the dish, you may want to add an additional Tbsp of coconut aminos. Taste and adjust to your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes