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    Home > Main Dishes > Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Last updated January 11, 2021. Originally posted August 23, 2019 By Jyothi Rajesh 18 Comments

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    cauliflower fried rice in white bowl with text overlay
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    Low carb, light and healthy cauliflower fried rice is a great alternative to your regular fried rice when you are looking for low-calorie dinner. It takes about 20 minutes to get it to the table. Try this instead of your take out!

    low carb riced cauliflower rice

    The latest trend among food bloggers is cauliflower rice, it’s everywhere! And with it’s gaining importance, my curiosity arouse to try it myself. It looks like the real stuff, you can use it in preparation for any dish in place of rice, but I don’t believe when someone says it tastes just like rice, the real stuff!

    Honestly, it doesn’t taste just like rice, you’ll know the difference. It’s got a neutral taste, thus making it easy to use in any dish by adding in flavors!

    A definite nutritious substitute for regular rice and you can use this in almost all the dishes instead of rice. We are talking about stir fries, fried rice, salads, burrito bowls – think of any dish where regular rice is used.

    veggies eggs and stir fried cauliflower

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Cauliflower rice definitely has that cauliflowery taste, if you are wondering how it taste. But as you cook it, it turns tender and soft and looses the smell. You can hide the flavor of cauliflower by adding in different seasonings.

    If you aren’t a fan of cauliflower flavor, add plenty of seasoning!(Note : I’ve used less soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, recommend you to add more according to your taste)

    Want to sneak in more veggies into your diet? Try cauliflower fried rice recipe. I’ve used eggs for protein, feel free to add in cooked chicken, shrimp, and for vegan option add in stir fried tofu.

    Cauliflower chicken fried rice with eggs and other veggies likes carrots, beans, peas and green onions is one of my go-to dinner when I want to eat healthy. It’s by far the healthiest meal you can make for yourself or your family.

    If your family is fussy about eating cauliflower rice, start by adding half rice and half riced cauliflower into the dish. The texture won’t disappoint and slowly they will ease into the idea of eating cauliflower rice.

    cauliflower fried rice in white bowl with spoon

    Since I posted how to make cauliflower rice I have tried cooking cauliflower rice with three different seasonings already. Tried the popular cauliflower fried rice, cooked it with cilantro and lime flavors and also made Mexican rice with riced cauliflower. So far all of these flavors have worked very well for me and I love it.

    It’s easy to make and freeze cauliflower rice. You can meal prep it as well. But I do not recommend you to store it in fridge for longer time. Not more than 3 days. Cauliflower stir fried rice starts building strong cauliflower flavors.

    cilantro lime flavored cauliflower rice

    How to Make Cauliflower Rice (with or without food processor)

    I shared the recipe for this in my last post. You can find all the details on how-to here. Check it out.

    How To Make Cauliflower Fried Rice Keto

    If you are someone who’s on ketogenic lifestyle, you can tweak this recipe slightly and make it keto and whole 30 friendly.

    Just replace soy sauce with tamari (which is gluten-free soy sauce). You have the healthiest stir fried low carb rice that is keto, paleo, whole 30 friendly.

    Variations of Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Eggs and veggies are the most popular choice for many.

    Vegetarians – just follow the recipe (if you don’t mind eggs).

    Vegans – skip the eggs and add in stir fried tofu in the recipe.

    Meat lovers – add in cooked chicken. Chinese sausages would work too. I love cauliflower chicken fried rice any day.

    Seafood – Add shrimps to make cauliflower shrimp fried rice.

    Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe – Step by step pictorial

    Like any other fried rice recipe, this recipe too needs you to get everything prepped and lined up near the stove. Once you start cooking, it all comes together pretty fast.

    In a wok (or skillet) add sesame oil(I didn’t have stock of sesame oil, so used vegetable oil).

    To hot oil, add finely chopped garlic and ginger. Saute and cook for a minute on medium high heat.

    garlic and ginger in skillet

    Pro-Tip : DO NOT use grater for garlic and ginger. This is where you fine knife skills comes to use. Use sharp knife and a study chopping board to get garlic and ginger chopped really fine. Grating will alter it’s texture and that’s not good for fried rice recipe.

    Saute in white onions in the oil. Keep stirring. Don’t let the ingredients sit still. You do not want the ingredients to brown or over cook.

    Keep it crunchy (just about cooked).

    toss onions in skillet

    Add chopped carrots. If using other vegetables, this is the time to all it all in. Stir and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

    sauteing carrots in skillet

    Next add in cauliflower rice, cook stirring constantly.

    riced cauliflower cooking in a skillet

    Note : Feel free to add a splash of water if vegetables stick to the pan.

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well.

    seasoning with salt and pepper

    Once cauliflower rice is cooked, you add in eggs and frozen peas. Push all ingredients to the side and scramble the eggs or scramble eggs separately and add the cooked eggs to the pan. You choice.

    tossing cauliflower fried rice in skillet

    Now add soy sauce (use tamari sauce for Keto friendly recipe) and toasted sesame oil. Mix it all to combine.

    tossing cauliflower fried rice in skillet

    Add in loads of green onions. Give it a good stir.

    scallions added to cauliflower fried rice in skillet

    Serve immediately or let it cool and store in meal prep boxes in fridge for 2 to 3 days.

    Note : It starts to develop strong cauliflower flavors after 2 days in the fridge. If you do not like the smell, use it the same day you cook.

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    low carb riced cauliflower rice

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Low carb, light and healthy cauliflower fried rice is a great alternative to your regular fried rice when you are looking for low-calorie dinner. It takes about 20 minutes to get it to the table. Try this instead of your take out!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 165kcal
    Author: Jyothi Rajesh

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cauliflower rice made from 1 head of cauliflower
    • 2 tablespoons oil use sesame oil for best results
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
    • ½ white onion finely chopped
    • 1 carrot chopped fine
    • ½ cup frozen peas alternatively use snow peas
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 teaspoons soy sauce use tamari for keto friendly
    • 1 ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil don’t skip this
    • ½ cup green onions scallions

    Instructions

    • In a wok (or skilleadd sesame oil(highly recommend, I didn’t have stock of sesame oil, so used vegetable oil).
    • To hot oil, add finely chopped garlic and ginger. Saute and cook for a minute on medium high heat.
      Pro-Tip : DO NOT use grater for garlic and ginger. This is where you fine knife skills comes to use. Use sharp knife and a study chopping board to get garlic and ginger chopped really fine. Grating will alter it’s texture and that’s not good for fried rice recipe.
    • Saute in white onions in the oil. Keep it moving, don’t let the ingredients sit still. You do not want the ingredients to brown or over cook. Keep it crunchy (just about cooked).
    • Add chopped carrots. If using other vegetables, this is the time to all it all in. Stir and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
    • Next add in cauliflower rice, cook stirring constantly.
      Note : Feel free to add a splash of water if vegetables stick to the pan.
    • Once cauliflower rice is cooked, you add in eggs and frozen peas. Push all ingredients to the side and scramble the eggs or scramble eggs separately and add the cooked eggs to the pan. You choice.
    • Stir in soy sauce (use tamari sauce for Keto friendly) and toasted sesame oil. Mix it all to combine.
      Note : Feel free to increase the amount of sauce if you feel cauliflower rice is not seasoned enough.
    • Add in loads of green onions. Give it a good stir.
    • Serve immediately or let it cool and store in meal prep boxes in fridge for 2 to 3 days.
      Note : It starts to develop strong cauliflower flavors after 2 days in the fridge. If you do not like the smell, use it the same day you cook.

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    Notes

     
    1. If your family is fussy about eating cauliflower rice, start by adding half rice and half riced cauliflower into the dish. 
    2. I don’t recommend you to store it in fridge for longer time. Not more than 3 days. Cauliflower stir fried rice starts building strong cauliflower flavors.
    3. Add in cooked and shredded chicken or Chinese sausages or shrimps if you like. 
    4. Keep moving (stir, stir stir), don’t let the ingredients sit still. You do not want the ingredients to brown or over cook.
    5. Add a splash of water if vegetables stick to the pan.
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2811IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Daniela

      September 02, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      Good looking cauliflower rice! Perfect for a weeknight dinner! Thanks so much for sharing :).

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 03, 2019 at 7:29 am

        Thank you, glad you liked it

        Reply
    2. Gunjan

      September 02, 2019 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Love the idea of cauliflower rice especially since I am in a low carb diet. Also, it’s a great way to add veggie in your diet.

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 02, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    3. Megan Ellam

      September 02, 2019 at 5:47 am

      5 stars
      As a low carb keto diet follower this recipe looks perfect for me. Cauliflower is in season for me now so I am thinking cauliflower fried rice is on the menu this week. Thanks for the inspiration and a great recipe

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 02, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    4. Aline

      September 02, 2019 at 5:41 am

      5 stars
      We absolutely love cauliflower, but somehow I never actually made cauliflower rice before! I love the variations ideas you shared as well – I’ll give this recipe a try this week! Thank you for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 02, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    5. Leanne

      September 02, 2019 at 5:01 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been slowly introducing the family to cauliflower rice and I love your idea of doing half cauli rice and half rice. I’ve been adding a chili lime seasoning, but I love the seasoning you’re going with, and the added veggies are a bonus!

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 02, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    6. Kate

      August 31, 2019 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      I try to eat more low-carb during the week so I’m definitely going to save this recipe for my weeknight rotation. A definite upgrade from boring regular cauliflower rice!

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        September 01, 2019 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you Kate

        Reply
    7. Lizzy

      August 30, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Love that you can freeze this! It would make a great meal-prep recipe for dinner or easy lunches

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        August 30, 2019 at 11:10 pm

        Yes, but please note, as longer you store this fried rice, it will start developing strong cauliflower smell

        Reply
    8. Rebecca Blackwell

      August 27, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      I have just started to play around with using cauliflower as a substitution for more starchy foods and this recipe looks like the next one I should try. Thank you so much! I’ll let you know how it comes out!

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        August 27, 2019 at 4:10 pm

        Please do come back and let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    9. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      August 27, 2019 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      We are HUGE cauliflower fans in our house. This is such a great way to enjoy it. The perfect side to any meal.

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh

        August 27, 2019 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you Gloria

        Reply

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