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BLUE bowl with fried cauliflower rice (peas and carrots visible)
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5 from 2 votes

Vegetarian Fried Cauliflower Rice

This cauliflower fried rice recipe is a winner! It's suitable for a paleo or keto diet, but everyone will enjoy this vegetarian dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cauliflower fried rice, vegetarian fried rice
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 376kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 eggs plus 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¾ cup frozen peas and carrots mixture
  • 4 green onions diced
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Beat the eggs and then pour them into the skilled. Cook, stirring a couple of times.
    beaten eggs in a white bowl with whisk
  • Once eggs have finished cooking, add in the onions and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the cauliflower rice and the peas & carrots, and the soy sauce. Stir and then cover. Cook for 5-6 minutes before removing from heat to serve.
    ingredients for cauliflower fried rice in a stainless steel frying pan

Notes

To make this a truly keto fried cauliflower rice recipe, you’ll probably want to skip the peas and carrots. Instead, use finely chopped broccoli.
Add in a cup or so of diced, cooked chicken for a bit of extra protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 1518mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10929IU | Vitamin C: 178mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 5mg