Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Cauliflower “Fried Rice” –  This is now a favorite recipe in my house. Tastes just like the fried rice we are all used to only healthier using cauliflower. Try it soon and enjoy!

 

 

Recently I was introduced to all the many delicious and healthy ways to enjoy cauliflower. A friend told me about a recipe she made from a frozen bag of cauliflower that comes already riced. I knew it was something I needed to learn more about and to try some new recipes using this everyday vegetable.

I grew up eating cauliflower. That and broccoli. Up until an adult these two veggies were not a favorite at all. But, the usual ways for me to prepare these two were to stir fry, boil, steam or roast in the oven which by the way is delicious on it’s own. Getting  back to “riced” cauliflower. People are making mashed potatoes, cream sauces. A whole new range of recipes from this simple everyday veggie. The recipe here is now a favorite. I make this once a week or more.  Once in a while I add cooked brown or white rice to the dish. No one knows which is the real rice. Sometimes my family likes this as the main course so, adding chicken, shrimp or any meat makes it a perfect balanced dinner. Add  in some tofu to keep the dish vegan for a change. This basic recipe is so simple and very versatile. Try this soon, maybe your family will love this dish like mine does.

Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Yields: 4 side dishes 

Nutritional’s: cal 92, fat 4.8 g, sat fat 0.7 g, protein 4.9 g, fiber 3.3 g, sugars 2.3 g

WW Smart Points: 3

 

Ingredients:

• 12 ounce frozen bag riced cauliflower
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• 1 -2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1/2 – 1 tsp fresh minced ginger or use ginger powder to taste, about 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
• 2 – 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup frozen diced carrots
• 3 – 4 tbsp fresh diced red, yellow, or green pepper
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 egg or egg white, for vegan leave out

Directions: 

1. Microwave cauliflower pouch for just 1 minute to break up and soften just a little.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium. Add garlic and ginger. Stir.
3. Add in frozen peas and carrots to warm up. Add whole bag of cauliflower rice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and cook another minute or so.
4. Crack the egg in a separate bowl, scramble just a bit. Move cauliflower rice to the side of the skillet then add the egg. Turn on high just until the egg is completely cooked. Mix in peppers. Turn back to medium low and combine the egg and peppers with the rest of the mixture. Plate up, toss on the chopped parsley.  That’s it!

Enjoy the healthy deliciousness!

Check out two more cauliflower recipes to enjoy…

Broccoli Cauliflower Sauté with Toasted Panko 

Oven Roasted Charred Veggies

A great new way of eating fried rice

 

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