Easy Cauliflower Fried “Rice” (Low-Carb & Paleo)

Tossed with peas, carrots and scrambled eggs, this easy Cauliflower Fried “Rice” is a great low-carb and paleo alternative to Chinese take-out. More of a main dish than a side!

Cauliflower Rice

This is a Keto/Low Carb substitute for the real thing. Its made by pulsing the vegetable in a food processor until it gets a rice-like consistency. 

So then you can just use it for most recipes that call for rice.

The thing with cauli rice is that its completely tasteless unless you add the right seasonings in the right ratio with some good mix-ins.

Without all that, it tastes quite disgusting to be honest, and I’d be swallowing it down with water.

Fried Rice

This easy side dish is made by just tossing together rice, a bunch of veggies, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and other add-ins. Shrimp and Chicken are quite popular options.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

As a grain-free keto alternative, this recipe uses riced cauliflower in place of regular rice.

To keep this Paleo, sub the soy sauce with coconut aminos. They’ve got a lot less sodium too!

Pairings?

I haven’t made Cauliflower Rice for about 2 months now, because the last few times I made it, I just couldn’t stomach it. 

But I’m making Ginger-Garlic Shrimp for dinner tonight, and I couldn’t think of a veggie-based side dish that would pair better.

Finally a cauliflower rice dish that I like and is actually worth sharing!

Easy Cauliflower Fried “Rice” (Low Carb & Paleo)

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 134kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Tossed with peas, carrots and scrambled eggs, this easy Cauliflower Fried Rice is more of a main dish than a side! A great low-carb and paleo alternative to Chinese take-out.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups Cauliflower, Chopped, 266g
• 1½ tsp Olive Oil, Divided
• 1 Egg, Whisked
• 3 Tbsp Onion, Chopped, 30g
• ½ tsp Garlic, Minced
• ½ tsp Ginger, Grated
• ¼ cup Carrots, Chopped, 32g
• 2 tsp Coconut Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• ⅛ tsp each Salt and Pepper
• ⅛ tsp Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes
• ¼ cup Green Peas, Frozen, 36g

Instructions

• Pulse cauliflower in a food processor and until finely ground into “rice” form, or grate.
• Heat ½ tsp oil in a skillet on medium-low, pour egg and scramble, folding every now and then to fluff. Set aside and wipe pan.
• Turn heat to medium, pour remaining oil and fry the onions, garlic and ginger for 1-2 min until soft.
• Add cauliflower rice, carrots and coconut aminos/soy sauce and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add peas and scrambled egg and toss for about a minute until heated through.
• Garnish with green onions and serve!

Notes

• Use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce to keep this Paleo.

Nutrition:

• Servings: 2 cups | Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 134kcal
• Fat: 6.2g | Saturated fat: 1.4g
• Carbohydrates: 13.8g | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 6.2g
• Protein: 7g