CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

This cauliflower fried rice recipe has all the flavors of your favorite take out dish, but without the carbs; the perfect healthier side dish!

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 158 kcal
Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups of riced cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan, place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  4. Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the cauliflower rice, reserved cooked veggies and frozen peas to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and cook until cauliflower has just softened, 4-5 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with sliced green onions.