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CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

A delicious option if you don't want to eat rice or other grains and you want to feel lighter. Cauliflower rice is so easy to make and this is a 20 minutes fried rice recipe.
Category Main Dish, Side Dish
Keyword Gluten free, Plant-based, Vegan
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 5 minutes
Total time 20 minutes
Servings 3 portions

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium head cauliflower - (cut into florets)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, cut into small pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into small pieces
  • 1 green spring onion, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce - (Tamari sauce for gluten free option)
  • 1-2 pinch(es) ground ginger
  • 1-2 fresh chilly, finely chopped - (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Wash and chop the head of cauliflower into florets and put it in the food processor. Pulse until it starts resemble rice. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pan with the sesame oil and add the onion and the garlic. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and the small cubed zucchini and saute them until tender for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in a small bowl the soy sauce, the ginger, ground pepper and (optional) the fresh chilly.
  • Stir the cauliflower into the pan, mix it with the vegetables and pour the sauce over. Mix it well.
  • Top with green onions and enjoy!