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Cauliflower "Fried Rice"

Cauliflower "Fried Rice" is my favorite low-carb side dish when I'm craving Chinese take-out!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head (about 24 oz cauliflower, rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • pinch of salt
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 small onion (diced fine)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 5 scallions (diced, whites and greens separated)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (or more to taste (Tamari for Gluten Free, Coconut Aminos for Paleo/Whole30))

Instructions

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  1. Remove the core and let the cauliflower dry completely.
  2. Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous – don't over process or it will get mushy. Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
  3. Combine egg and egg whites in a small bowl and beat with a fork. Season with salt.
  4. Heat a large saute pan or wok over medium heat and spray with oil.
  5. Add the eggs and cook, turning a few times until set; set aside.
  6. Add the sesame oil and saute onions, scallion whites, peas and carrots and garlic about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.Raise the heat to medium-high.
  7. Add the cauliflower "rice" to the saute pan along with soy sauce. Mix, cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.
  8.  Add the egg then remove from heat and mix in scallion greens.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cup Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 868mg (36%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cup
Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 868mg 36%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.