Cauliflower Fried Rice
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At one point in our lives, we want to be vigilant about what we eat by cutting down or eliminating certain types of foods and ingredients like sugar, salt 🧂, and fat. Low-carb is another option that people seek in their diet by replacing pasta and rice with other foods such as vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, fish, seeds, nuts, and legumes.
 
There’s a favorite dish I like to make often for a few reasons. It’s low-carb, fast to make, and a great way to get a serving or two of vegetables into our diet. Here’s my Cauliflower Fried Rice! This recipe is simply amazing! It’s what I call a “feel-good” meal! With fresh vegetables, eggs 🥚, and other ingredients, this is a dish that everyone should make.
 
This is the healthier version of the traditional Chinese-style Fried Rice. You might wonder how that could be. When you think about it, rice 🍚 and cauliflower are very similar as they soak up flavor. To make the cruciferous vegetable resemble rice, there are a couple of ways of do it. Either you use the old box grater and do it by hand, or use a food processor with the shredding disk. The size might be a tad smaller when processed with the shredding disk, but nonetheless, the results are the same.
 
To make florets, we have to remove the stem and the leaves. You shouldn’t discard them, as both are edible. You just have to chop them finely and reuse them in soups, salads 🥗, stews, and stocks. The leaves remind me of kale with a sweeter flavor. They are quite healthy, a great source of iron, and very nutritious. The only part of the vegetable that should be discarded is the outer layer of skin on the stems, which is fibrous and slightly tough. You can remove it using a vegetable peeler or simply a paring knife to shave it. Other than that, everything can be used.
 
To avoid the Cauliflower Fried Rice from being mushy, I like to take an extra step by drawing out some moisture 💦. After the florets are turned into rice, I spread a thin layer on two large baking sheets lined with paper towels. I place more paper towels on top and press down gently to absorb additional moisture. Another way to do this is to use a dehydrator or place the baking sheets (without the paper towels, of course) in the oven at a low temperature for a few hours.
 
Swap the rice and make this fabulous Cauliflower Fried Rice instead! This healthy 💚 low-carb dish is so tasty! This is the perfect recipe to get a serving or two of vegetables into your diet. From start to finish, you can enjoy this delicious meal in less than 30 minutes. For a variation, add some protein to it like tofu or chicken.
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

This healthy low-carb Cauliflower Fried Rice is so tasty and you can enjoy this delicious dish in less than 30 minutes…
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Servings 4

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Passive time 0 minutes

Ingredients
  

RICE

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, leaves and stem removed, cut into florets
  • 3 large free-range eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for eggs tips & tricks
  • 3/4 cup white onions, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, finely diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas, slightly thawed
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 large green onions (green parts only), for garnish

SAUCE

  • 2 1/2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. chili oil see Recipe

Directions
 

  • Using a food processor with the shredding disk, grate the florets in batches until they resemble the size of rice.
  • Divide the cauliflower rice into 2 large baking sheets lined with paper towels and spread a thin layer evenly before placing another paper towel on top; pat dry to absorb any moisture and set aside for 15 minutes while prepping the other ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until blended; set aside.
  • In another bowl, add eggs and a couple pinches of salt; beat until combined and set aside.
  • Heat up the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds. Add the peas and toss into the mixture.
  • Add cauliflower rice and cook for 4 minutes, tossing constantly.
  • Make a well in the middle, pour a little bit of oil in it and then add the beaten eggs. Let them sit, undisturbed, for 20 seconds then scramble until almost cooked. Toss them with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add the sauce and toss until the cauliflower rice is well coated.
  • Sprinkle on sesame seeds and green onions; serve immediately.

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