Description
This Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional fried rice. Grated cauliflower is stir-fried with eggs, scallions, garlic, ginger, peas, carrots, and a savory sauce, creating a satisfying and low-carb dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt
- 1 cup chopped scallions, light and green parts separated (you'll need 5-6 scallions)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger, from a 1-inch knob (see note)
- One 2-lb head cauliflower (or 2 pounds "ready to cook" cauliflower rice), thawed if frozen
- 4-5 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cauliflower: Grate the cauliflower in a food processor or with a grater. Set aside.
- Cook eggs: Heat oil in a skillet, scramble eggs with salt, set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Cook scallions, garlic, and ginger in oil. Add cauliflower, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and salt. Cook.
- Add veggies and seasonings: Stir in peas, carrots, rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark green scallions, nuts, and eggs. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1717 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
