Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice is a healthy and versatile recipe that is full of great flavor. If you, like so many of us, have committed to taking better care of yourself this year, this recipe will soon become one of your favorites!
If your "taking better care" resolution includes making better food choices, you may think that means eating nothing but bland, boring foods that don't exactly excite the taste buds.
But wait! Don't despair and don't give up hope on still being able to eat yummy, satisfying foods. This recipe for Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice is proof you can eat healthily, uphold your resolution, and still absolutely love what's on your plate!
Why You Will Love Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice
- It is healthy and guilt-free! Cauliflower has several health benefits. It is high in fiber; low in fat. It also contains awesome quantities of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6. Plus it has healthy doses of potassium, manganese, folate, and magnesium. It is an all-around great choice for the healthy eater you have chosen to become!
- You can still indulge in your favorite Chinese food flavors. When you vowed to eat healthier foods, I am sure you crossed Chinese food right off the list. But with this Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe you can put it right back on there! I love Chinese food, and I especially love fried rice. So luckily, this recipe totally satisfies my urge to indulge while leaving the fat, calories and guilt behind.
- Because it is so simple to make! You can now buy [easyazon_link identifier="B075MGKLC8" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]riced cauliflower[/easyazon_link] in most grocery stores. The peas and carrots are all set to go as well. The only slicing and dicing you need to do is a few green onions and a bit of ginger. The rest is just adding, stirring and cooking. Super simple.
How To Make Cauliflower Fried Rice: Step By Step
- Heat one tablespoon butter in a wok or large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add eggs and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Next, add in the remaining butter, frozen cauliflower, peas and carrots, green onions, fresh ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring constantly until frozen veggies are heated through and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Then add in tamari sauce (or coconut aminos) and sesame oil, and then put the scrambled eggs back into the wok or skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat, top with additional green onion and serve immediately. Enjoy!
More Recipes You Might Like
Looking for more healthy and delicious low carb dishes? Then you will want to check of these great tasting recipes:
Try serving this cauliflower fried rice with this delicious Paleo Sweet & Sour Chicken.
Tired of salad, but want something along the same lines? Check out this Broccoli Keto Slaw recipe. Yummy!
Recipe
Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large green onions sliced
- 1½ teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos*
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon butter in a wok or large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add eggs and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining butter, frozen cauliflower, peas and carrots, green onions, fresh ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, until frozen veggies are heated through and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add tamari, sesame oil, and scrambled eggs to the wok or skillet.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and top with additional green onion, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
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