Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

perfect for fakeaway Friday

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

108
calories
3g
fat
14g
carbohydrates
9g
protein
47mg
cholesterol
868mg
sodium
Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Recipe Description

This Cauliflower “Fried Rice” is a fantastic fakeaway meal – you know when you are craving take-out but don’t fancy the calories! Then you just have to fake it! This “fried rice” is a super low-carb side dish when you are craving Chinese take-out!

To make this dish, start by pulsing cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice. Beat egg and egg whites in a small bowl with a fork. Season with salt. Heat oil in a wok. Add the eggs and cook, turning a few times until set. Remove and set aside. Add sesame oil to the wok and stir fry onions, scallion whites, peas, and carrots and garlic. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cauliflower “rice” and soy sauce. Mix, cover and cook while stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Return the egg to the wok. Remove from the heat and mix in reserved scallion greens.

To make Cauliflower “Fried Rice”, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make cauliflower rice

    2 min
    Step 1 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Remove the core from a head of cauliflower and let dry completely. Cut into florets. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they have the texture of couscous.

  2. 2

    Combine eggs

    1 min
    Step 2 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Combine 1 large egg and 2 egg whites in a small bowl. Beat with a fork and season with a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Cook eggs

    2 min
    Step 3 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Place a large saute pan or wok over medium heat. Spray with oil and add the beaten eggs. Cook while turning a few times until set. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. 4

    Stir fry veggies

    3 min
    Step 4 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the wok. Add onions, scallion whites, peas, carrots, and garlic and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until soft. Increase the heat to medium-high.

  5. 5

    Cook cauliflower rice

    5 min
    Step 5 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”Step 5 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Add cauliflower rice to the wok with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix, cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

  6. 6

    Add egg

    2 min
    Step 6 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Add the egg and remove the wok from the heat.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

    Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens.

This Cauliflower “Fried Rice” is a delicious fake take-out recipe. If you try this low carb recipe, please don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram using the #cookmerecipes hashtag!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Nash
January 5, 2025
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So easy, delicious.

Yasmine81
June 11, 2024
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I made this Cauliflower “Fried Rice” for a weekend treat. It was exceptional! The texture was spot on – just like real rice. Plus, I felt proud serving a low-carb option. Perfect for those take-out cravings without the guilt. I will definitely make it again.

Ivy
June 2, 2024
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So easy love

Xena
May 21, 2024
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I made this Cauliflower Fried Rice last weekend and my husband loved it. We were just craving take-out but wanted to stay healthy. It was so easy to prepare and was full of flavor. It felt good to enjoy a guilt-free meal together.

Isabella Trent
January 20, 2024
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OMG, this Cauliflower Fried Rice is my jam! I made it on a Friday night and felt like I was having a real take-out treat but healthier. So delish!

Lizzie
January 13, 2024
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I made this Cauliflower Fried Rice last weekend when my kids were begging for take-out. It turned out so yummy and was easy to whip up. We all loved the crunch and flavor. I felt great serving a healthy dish that satisfied their cravings without the guilt.

Valentine Dupont
October 16, 2023
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Superb!

Linda
October 15, 2023
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Thanks so much!

Isabella
October 11, 2023
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Yummy!

Xandra
July 15, 2023
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Superb. I never thought cauliflower could be so delicious. It brought back memories of my childhood when my mom made fried rice. This recipe is easy and made me feel like a pro in the kitchen. Love it.

David Stone
May 7, 2023
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Tasty and easy!

Emily Johnson
December 30, 2022
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Tried the cauliflower fried rice last weekend when I wanted takeout but felt guilty. It was super easy to make, and I added some leftover chicken. Felt like I was cheating, but I wasn’t. Totally recommend it!

Gabriela
April 4, 2022
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Me encantó esta receta de arroz frito con coliflor. Fácil y deliciosa. La hice en una cena familiar y fue un éxito. Todos repitieron.

Quinn Smith
January 4, 2022
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Amazing!

Zachary Smith
December 2, 2021
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Superb!

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