My Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is a must have.
I buy all the ingredients from Trader Joe’s and it makes it super simple to whip up an easy and healthy dinner in 30 minutes. I used to buy the cauliflower and rinse and chop it into florets and put into a food processor ….. but why do that? You can buy it already riced!
It is a low carbohydrate option with all the flavor of Chinese fried rice but none of the guilt. I serve it as a side dish or I add cooked chicken or shrimp for a fast and easy main dish. Everyone loves it and I sneak in some extra healthy ingredients.
Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice Ingredients
Raw Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a member of the cancer-fighting cruciferous family of vegetables. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich, and may boost both your heart and brain health. You can buy it fresh in a bag or frozen or rice it yourself. Of course I find it easiest to buy already riced in a bag.
Edamame
Edamame is a fancy name for boiled green soybeans. A half-cup serving of shelled edamame gives you 9 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. You can buy it frozen or fresh and it also makes a delicious healthy snack.Carrots, Garlic and Onions
These whole foods sneak in the vegetables when no one realizes! Great for kids!Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the most nutrient-dense part of the coconut. It is solid at room temperature like butter and doesn’t break down in heat or light. I love cooking with it because it is a stable oil that doesn’t break down easily at high temperatures like other oils do. It doesn’t go rancid easily and has amazing nutritional properties.Coconut Aminos (or Tamari)
I use Coconut Aminos (or Tamari) as lower salt substitutes for soy sauce in recipes. For people with allergies or food sensitivities, it’s a soy- and gluten-free way to add taste to dishes.Diced chicken or shrimp or firm tofu (if desired)
Adding extra protein is always a great way to make a full meal out of this versatile dish.
Quick and Easy Steps to Making Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice
- In a large pan, saute garlic and onions in olive oil on a medium/high heat, until onions become soft and transparent. (about 2-3 minutes)
- Next add in carrots and cook until carrots begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes
- Next stir in scrambled eggs (if desired) , cauliflower rice and tamari (or coconut aminos). Cook stirring frequently for about 5-7 more minutes.
- Enjoy adding in your favorite protein and vegetable. Be creative! Possible add-ins are chicken, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, water chestnuts, tofu, and shrimp!
Cauliflower Fried Rice
An easy side or main dish with lots of flavor and no guilt
- 1 Bag Riced Cauliflower
- 1 Cup Shelled Edamame
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos (or Tamari)
- 1 Container ·Diced Carrots, Onions and Celery mix (called Mirepoix at Trader Joes)
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
STEP BY STEP
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced carrots, onions and celery mix, and stir to coat.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown at the edges and have softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the riced cauliflower and toasted sesame oil, and stir to combine. Add half teaspoon Himalayan salt, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower has softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add edamame and coconut aminos to taste and stir.
- Remove from the heat.
