Cauliflower Fried Rice
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
Description
This recipe begins by processing cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble small rice grains. The cauliflower rice is tossed with sesame oil, minced garlic, and shallots, then spread on a baking sheet and roasted in the oven twice to achieve a tender yet firm texture with gentle browning.
Thawed frozen peas, carrots, and corn are stirred into the roasted cauliflower, and the mixture is roasted briefly again to warm everything through. Soy sauce is added last to provide savory seasoning and umami depth. The cooking method is flexible, allowing for a skillet sauté alternative if preferred.
Cauliflower Fried Rice serves as a vegetable-rich side dish or a light main course, adaptable with the addition of proteins like scrambled eggs, shrimp, or chicken. It offers a different texture from traditional fried rice and can be a useful way to include extra vegetables in meals without grains.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 shallot minced
- 1/2 cup pea thawed, frozen
- 1/2 cup carrot thawed, frozen
- 1/2 cup corn thawed, frozen
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Chop the cauliflower into small florets and put them into a food processor
- Pulse until it's small and looks like rice
- You may need to scrape the sides of the food processor once
- In a bowl combine the cauliflower rice, sesame oil, garlic, shallots
- Spread the cauliflower on a large baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes. Spread again and roast for another 8 minutes
- Add the veggies to the cauliflower rice and stir. Roast for an extra couple of minutes
- Pour the soy sauce and stir. You can add 2 scrambled eggs, shrimp or chicken to this as well
Notes
- This dish can be prepared on the stovetop by sautéing the cauliflower rice with onions and garlic until soft before adding other ingredients.
- For added protein, consider mixing in scrambled eggs, cooked shrimp, or chicken during the final stir.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3-4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2285IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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