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Cauliflower Fried Rice

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πŸ₯¦ Enjoy a nutritious Cauliflower Fried Rice that’s low in carbs but packed with fresh vegetables and bold flavors.
🍳 This quick and easy recipe provides a healthy alternative to traditional fried rice while delivering satisfying protein and texture.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

– 2 large eggs (beaten)

– salt (to taste)

– 1 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts separated from 5 to 6 scallions)

– 3 cloves garlic (minced)

– 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

– 1 (2-lb) head cauliflower or 2 lbs of pre-riced cauliflower

– 4 to 5 tablespoons soy sauce

– ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

– 1 teaspoon sugar

– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

– 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

– 1 teaspoon sesame oil

– ΒΌ cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional, for added crunch)

– 2 large eggs

– Soy sauce

– Vegetable oil

Instructions

1-Add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and sautΓ© the white parts of the scallions, garlic, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not browned.

2-Stir in the grated cauliflower, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, and ΒΌ teaspoon salt; cook for about 3 minutes.

3-Add the frozen peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and the vegetables are warmed through.

4-Mix in 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, the green parts of the scallions, nuts if using, and the scrambled eggs.

5-Adjust seasoning by adding more soy sauce if needed, then serve hot. This recipe serves 4 and has about 273 calories per serving, with 22 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, and 7 g fiber.

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Notes

πŸ₯’ Use pre-riced cauliflower to save prep time when available.
🌢️ Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
πŸ₯œ Adding nuts like cashews or peanuts provides a nice crunchy texture contrast.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: SautΓ©ing
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 273 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1717 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 93 mg