Go Back
+ servings
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Cauliflower Fried Rice

This Cauliflower Fried Rice is so good, you won’t even miss the real thing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 787kcal

Ingredients

  • 1

    Cauliflower

    medium-sized stems removed, cut into florets

  • 2 cups

    Carrot

    diced

  • 2 tbsp

    Avocado oil

    divided
  • 1 Onion

    red, diced

  • 2 cloves

    garlic cloves

    minced

  • 1 tsp

    ginger

    minced 

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2

    eggs

    lightly beaten

  • 3/4 cup

    cilantro

    chopped

  • 3 tbsp

    soy sauce

    gluten-free or coconut aminos

  • salt and pepper

    freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 4

    green onions

    sliced lengthwise, for topping

  • 1 tbsp

    black sesame seeds 

    optional for topping
  • 1/2 cup

    cilantro

    for topping

Instructions

  • Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor (in batches) until it resembles small grains of rice.



  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
     
    Add the garlic and ginger. Cook, constantly stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
     
    Add carrots and cook for another 5 min. Add cauliflower rice and cook for 10 minutes, until soft, then add garlic paste and stir. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure that the cauliflower is not mushy. 



  • Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and pour over the cauliflower, stirring until the eggs are set.



  • Remove from heat and stir in the gluten-free soy sauce.
    Top with cilantro, sliced green onions and black sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately.



Nutrition

Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 3514mg | Potassium: 3214mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 45071IU | Vitamin C: 328mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 8mg