Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

4 from 2 votes

Fried "Rice" made with cauliflower rice is low carb, paleo and gluten free. Best of all, cauliflower rice has a great, light texture and absorbs all the flavors of the addictive sauce it's tossed in. Customize this easy weeknight recipe using any vegetables you have in the fridge.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: gluten free, healthy recipe, vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $4.00

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Wok or skillet

Ingredients

For Sauce

1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (use Bragg's Aminos for paleo; Tamari for gluten-free)
1 Tbsp Water
1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce (see note)
1 tsp Rice Vinegar
1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil

For Stir-Fry

2 cups Frozen Stir-Fry Mix (we like a mix of peas, carrots, broccoli and corn; though skip the corn for a paleo version of this stir-fry)
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
4 cups Cauliflower Rice, pre-cooked as outlined in this recipe
2 Eggs
1 Lime, cut into wedges
Sriracha or other hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Whisk together all ingredients for sauce. Run frozen vegetables in a strainer under hot water just to get them slightly defrosted.
Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When oil begins to shimmer, add onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and vegetables and saute until vegetables begin to brown in spots, about 2 minutes more.
Add the sauce and cauliflower rice and saute to coat everything in sauce.
Move vegetables and cauliflower rice to the sides of the pan, forming an open space in the center of the wok. Add eggs to the center of the wok and stir to scramble the eggs, about 3 minutes. (While you scramble the eggs, the cauliflower rice and vegetables around the sides of the pan should continue to cook, browning on the bottom of the pan which will help them to get those golden brown spots.)
Gently fold all of the ingredients together. Taste and add a bit more soy sauce / aminos / tamari, if needed.
Squeeze two wedges of lime over the dish. Serve with extra lime wedges and Sriracha. Enjoy!

Notes

Look for chili garlic sauce in the international aisle of most grocery stores. While not a mandatory ingredient, this adds a great kick of flavor to the dish.

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