Cauliflower Fried Rice-Style

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Cauliflower Fried Rice-Style

Cauliflower Fried Rice-Style

This twist on fried rice is high in fiber and vitamin B.


Ingredients: 

1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 2 ½ cups)
2 tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce (more or less to taste)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
*Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions: 

  1. Add cauliflower florets into a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cauliflower is small and resembles rice. If you don’t have a food processor or blender, chop the cauliflower into tiny pieces.
  2. Preheat a large skillet to medium heat. Add sesame oil or vegetable oil to skillet.
  3. Add white onion, peas, and carrots and cook until tender.
  4. Move the onion, peas, and carrots to the side and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side.
  5. Scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix eggs and vegetables.
  6. Add the cauliflower to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour the soy sauce on top.
  7. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated throw and cauliflower is tender.
  8. Add chopped green onions*, if desired.

Servings: 

6

Prep and cook time: 

Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 15 min.

Nutritional Information: 

Amount per serving: 108 calories; Carbohydrate: 9g; Fat: 6g; Protein: 5g; Dietary fiber: 3g

Recipe credit: 

Contributed by San Antonio Food Bank