Cauliflower Fried Rice - this healthy, low carb version of a popular takeout dish. It takes about 20 minutes to make, including grating the cauliflower.
I use cauliflower to make healthier versions of our favorite dishes, like my Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce or Healthy Mac and Cheese.
The best way to see if a healthier substitution works is to try it in one of your favorite recipes. I knew that the first dish I wanted to try with my new obsession - the cauliflower rice - is Fried Rice. I was crossing my fingers so hard because my Hubby loves fried rice and I really wanted him to love it with my cauliflower substitution.
You guys, we literally ate the whole pan, no plates - just forks and pan! We are obsessed with this version of fried rice! The same flavors, less calories. It is so good and you can't tell that there is no grain rice in it.
Ingredients:
- cauliflower (riced)
- olive oil
- egg
- onion
- garlic
- carrot
- green peas
- soy sauce
- green onion
- salt and pepper
How to make Cauliflower Fried Rice?
- If using fresh cauliflower, grate it or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- Heat up oil in a pan and cook beaten egg until done and resembles scrambled eggs. Remove onto a plate.
- Add more oil to the pan. Saute garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and peas. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, egg, salt, and pepper and stir in well.
- Serve with chopped green onions.
Variations:
- add tofu, shrimp or cooked, bite-size chicken breast to turn this rice into a full meal
- add a sunny-side-up fried egg on top
- use frozen veggies, like carrots and peas or Asian vegetable mix
More low carb recipes with cauliflower:
- Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
- Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo with Cauliflower Sauce
- Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced or grated
- 1 medium carrot OR 8 baby carrots chopped
- ¾ cup green peas
- 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
- green onions optional garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan.
- Add egg and cook, gently stirring, until done.
- Remove onto a plate and break into smaller pieces.
- To pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, heat up.
- Add onion and garlic and saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add chopped carrots and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often.
- Add cauliflower rice and cook about 5 minutes, until cooked.
- Add soy sauce and egg, stir in and cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat and season to taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
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This post was originally published on May 21st, 2016 and updated on May 23rd, 2019.
Jocelyn says
We love all things cauliflower rice, so I'm definitely making a big skillet of this fried rice for dinner this weekend!
Steph says
Cauliflower rice is my new favorite! This recipe was easy and amazing!
Ashley F says
This makes for the perfect side dish!
Anna says
Thanks, Ashley!
Kellie Hemmerly says
We LOVE this cauliflower fried rice, so easy and great to try your own modifications for picky eaters!
Anna says
I agree! It's always a hit! Thanks, Kellie!
Beth Pierce says
This was so light and flavorful; paired perfectly with chicken stir fry! Delicious!
Anna says
Thanks, Beth! I am so glad it was a hit!
Charity says
I am on a cauliflower kick! This looks like a great way for me to use this awesome veggie!
Elizabeth says
Literally just said I wanted to do this!!! And yes a fried egg on top would be fantastic!