This cauliflower fried rice is a surprisingly flavorful low-carb version of everyone’s favorite fried rice. I used frozen grated cauliflower in the recipe, but freshly grated cauliflower can be used as well. You won’t miss the rice!
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You won’t miss the rice in this yummy veggie-forward cauliflower fried rice. It’s significantly lower in carbs than classic fried rice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Cauliflower, Vegetables, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds) or two bags (12 ounces each) frozen grated cauliflower rice
- peanut oil or another neutral flavor oil
- 2 large eggs
- kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (sambal), or more
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup frozen diced carrots, thawed
- 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 4 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- If you are using fresh cauliflower, grate it using a grater or food processor with the medium to large-hole disk. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl with a dash of salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring and breaking up, until set. Remove the eggs to a plate and set aside. Wipe out the pan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the grated cauliflower, soy sauce, and chili paste to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the vegetables and continue cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes. Stir in sesame oil and scallions. Add the eggs to the mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt or soy sauce, as needed. Stir to blend and heat through.
