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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

This healthy, low-carb Cauliflower Fried Rice is a delicious alternative to traditional fried rice, perfect as a main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • large nonstick skillet
  • box grater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped scallions from 5 to 6 scallions, white and green parts separated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely chopped, from a 1-inch knob
  • 1 head cauliflower (2-lb) or 2 lbs (907 g) 'ready to cook' cauliflower rice, thawed if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon for tasting
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup chopped cashews or peanuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cauliflower in a food processor fitted with the grating disc. Alternatively, grate on the large holes of a box or hand-held grater. Set aside. (Skip this step if using 'ready to cook' cauliflower rice.)
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and scramble until the eggs are cooked. Transfer to a small plate and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the light scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the grated cauliflower, 4 tablespoons of the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower 'rice' is tender-crisp and the vegetables are warmed through, a few minutes.
  • Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark green scallions, nuts (if using), and eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce if necessary. Serve hot.

Notes

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. Always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1717mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8g
Keyword Cauliflower Fried Rice, fried rice, Gluten-free, healthy, Low Carb, Vegetarian
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