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Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
5 from 15 votes

Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice

This vegan cauliflower fried rice combines diced bell pepper, onion, carrots, and peas with cauliflower rice sautéed in olive or sesame oil. It offers a tender, lightly seasoned vegetable-forward alternative to traditional fried rice. This dish provides a satisfying low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free option using familiar Asian-inspired seasonings like soy sauce and garlic, with a hint of heat from optional sriracha. The toasted sesame seed garnish adds a subtle nutty crunch to the finished rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Peel and finely dice onions and carrots. Cut bell pepper into strips then chop into small pieces. Mince garlic and set aside.
  3. Heat a large lipped pan or skillet to medium-high heat with 1 TBSP oil.
  4. Sauté onion, carrots, bell pepper, and peas until the onions are translucent and the carrots/pepper/peas are tender and cooked through.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% 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.