Cauliflower Fried Rice (Print Version)

A light, flavorful grain-free dish with riced cauliflower, colorful vegetables, and savory seasonings. Perfect for quick weeknight meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1.3 lbs), cut into florets
02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Eggs

08 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

→ Sauces & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil or neutral oil, divided
10 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional, for finishing)

→ Seasonings

12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Rinse the cauliflower florets and pat dry. Place in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles rice. Work in batches if needed.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, and peas; cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
04 - Add riced cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, for 4–5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, pepper, and salt to taste. Return scrambled eggs to the pan along with green onions. Toss to combine, and heat for 1 minute more.
06 - Drizzle with toasted sesame oil if using. Remove from heat and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour, perfect for busy evenings when you still want something homemade and nourishing.
  • You get all the comfort of fried rice without the carbs, and it tastes so good you won't miss the grains at all.
02 -
  • Dry the cauliflower thoroughly after ricing it or the dish will turn watery and lose its stir-fried texture.
  • Cook the cauliflower over high heat and keep stirring to prevent it from steaming, which makes it mushy instead of tender and slightly crispy.
03 -
  • Use a box grater if you don't have a food processor, it takes a little longer but works just as well for ricing the cauliflower.
  • Don't crowd the pan or the cauliflower will steam instead of stir-fry, cook in two batches if your skillet isn't big enough.
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