Description
Cauliflower Fried Rice (Healthy & Low Carb Dinner) is a delightful and nutritious dish that offers all the savory flavors of traditional fried rice without the carbs. This one-pan meal is quick to prepare and brimming with colorful vegetables, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. With the satisfying crunch of fresh ingredients and light, aromatic seasonings, this recipe can be customized to suit your taste—whether you prefer chicken, beef, or simply more veggies. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-15 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow or white onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium/high heat. Add diced onions and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute before adding frozen peas and cooked cauliflower rice. Stir for a few minutes until heated through.
- Create a hole in the center of the mixture; crack in the eggs and scramble until fully cooked, then mix with other ingredients.
- Add toasted sesame oil and soy sauce, adjusting seasoning as desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg