Cauliflower Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Description
Cauliflower Fried Rice transforms a small head of riced cauliflower into a flavorful dish that substitutes rice with a vegetable base. Cooked with shiitake mushrooms and carrots, the vegetables are softened before mixing in garlic, ginger, and kimchi to build savory and tangy layers. The cauliflower and scallions are combined with scrambled eggs in the center, stirring into the vegetables to add a soft, fluffy texture. Edamame adds slight sweetness and a pop of color, while a tamari, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil dressing seasons the dish with salty and nutty notes. Lime juice brought in at the end brightens the flavors.
This fried rice-style dish serves well as a standalone vegetarian main or as a side alongside grilled or roasted proteins. Topped optionally with a fried egg and garnished with sesame seeds and microgreens, it showcases a balanced presentation of flavors and textures. Sriracha on the side offers a spicy kick according to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 1 carrot diced, large
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger chopped fresh
- ¼ cup kimchi chopped
- 1 cauliflower riced, small head
- 1 scallion chopped, bunch
- 2 egg beaten
- ½ cup edamame frozen
- 1½ teaspoons lime juice fresh
- egg for topping, optional, fried
- sesame seeds for garnish
- microgreens for garnish
- sriracha for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrot, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, and kimchi, then add the cauliflower rice and scallions and stir to combine. Make a well in the center of the pan and pour in the eggs. Stir to scramble, then mix the scrambled eggs into the fried rice.
- Add the tamari mixture and the edamame and cook until the edamame is heated through. Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice, and season to taste.
- Portion the cauliflower fried rice onto plates and top with fried eggs, if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and microgreens and serve with sriracha on the side.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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