Healthy Cauliflower Fried Rice: Your New Go-To Weeknight Dinner

Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe and Cooking Video

This Healthy Cauliflower Fried Rice is not only bursting with flavor but also aligns with your health-conscious lifestyle. Made with fresh, riced cauliflower and a medley of vibrant vegetables, each bite offers a low-carb twist to traditional fried rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a nutritious meal prep option, this recipe is designed to delight and nourish!

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth, low sodium
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 4 Tbs soy sauce
• 1  1/2 cups edamame, shelled, defrosted
• 2 scallions, chopped

Directions:

Prep

1. Cut the floret pieces from the cauliflower stems and rinse
2. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse 3-5 times until cauliflower is chopped into rice sized pieces
3. Chop onion, pepper, garlic and scallions
4. Grate ginger

Make

1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil and sesame oil
2. Add the onion and red pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion is tender and translucent – about 3 minutes
3. Stir in the garlic, broth, ginger and soy sauce
4. Transfer the cauliflower to the pan and stir
5. Cover with lid and cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes
6. Remove the lid, stir in the edamame and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until liquid has cooked off and cauliflower is tender
7. To serve, top with sliced green onion and additional soy sauce (if desired)

Notes:

You can also use frozen cauliflower rice that has been defrosted and drained.