Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
Description
Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice uses cauliflower rice as a base in place of traditional grains, making it a low-carb, plant-based dish rich in vegetables. The recipe sautés diced onion, carrots, bell pepper, and peas until tender, then adds garlic and cauliflower rice to heat through. Flavor is built with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and garnishes of chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds enhance both freshness and texture. Optional sriracha provides a spicy drizzle to finish. The cooking method focuses on quick sautéing for crisp-tender vegetables and heated-through cauliflower rice.
The flavor is mild and savory from the soy sauce with gentle sweetness from the bell pepper and carrots, while the cauliflower rice provides a light, fluffy texture resembling traditional fried rice. This version avoids eggs or meat, making it suitable for vegan and paleo diets as noted. The mixture can serve as a side dish, a light main course, or a versatile base for added proteins or extras.
To vary this dish, additions like shelled edamame or fresh cilantro can add more flavor and texture. It is also adaptable to Whole30 by substituting compliant hot sauce for the sriracha. The recipe is straightforward and can be made with either homemade or store-bought cauliflower rice, supporting flexible preparation times.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cauliflower rice store-bought or homemade - approx. 5 cups
- 1/2-3/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 3-4 carrot
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1-2 cloves garlic optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil
- 1-2 TBSP soy sauce GF or regular, low-sodium
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- sesame seeds to garnish, toasted
- sriracha for drizzling
Instructions
- Making your cauliflower rice from scratch? See post for methods and instructions and cauli rice it up! To save time I used fresh bagged cauliflower rice from the produce section.
- Peel and finely dice onions and carrots. Cut bell pepper into strips then chop into small pieces. Mince garlic and set aside.
- Heat a large lipped pan or skillet to medium-high heat with 1 TBSP oil.
- Sauté onion, carrots, bell pepper, and peas until the onions are translucent and the carrots/pepper/peas are tender and cooked through.
- Next add garlic and cauliflower rice. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the cauliflower is heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Give it a taste and 1. ensure your veggies are tender enough and 2. decide how much of your soy sauce you want to add. (you can always add more later) Mix it all together and stir in your green onion and add any additional salt/pepper/sauce to taste.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired and drizzle with spicy Sriracha chili sauce before serving. Cilantro also makes a tasty topper! You can make this dish as mild or as spicy as you'd like! For a less spicy alternative, feel free to use sweet chili sauce on top of your cauli rice - it's delicious!
Notes
- Use fresh or store-bought cauliflower rice as needed for convenience or texture preference.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting or omitting the sriracha drizzle.
- Additions like shelled edamame or fresh cilantro complement the basic vegetable mix.
- Substitute a Whole30-approved hot sauce to make this recipe compliant with that dietary plan.
- Nutrition facts are approximate and should be adjusted based on ingredient variations and sauce choices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8565IU | 171% |
| Vitamin C | 84.9mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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