A healthier version of our classic fried rice recipe! You’ll love eating this cauliflower version, as a main dish on its own, or paired with a favorite Asian entree like Kung Pao Chicken or Beef and Broccoli.
Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry
Fried rice is one of my go-to recipes. Our homemade version is to. die. for. My family is constantly requesting I make it for dinner. This cauliflower rice version is just as yummy and it’s packed with veggies which makes it a lot healthier! Perfect for all your New Year resolutions to eat a little lighter and add in more veggies. One of the best things about this dish is how many veggies are in it—carrots, peas, cauliflower, and green onions. You can buy cauliflower rice at the store that is already made for you, OR you can make your own. It’s really simple. Try our cauliflower rice recipe before you make this fried rice! Cauliflower fried rice is gluten-free, keto-friendly, and has so much flavor you won’t even notice you’re eating cauliflower! It’s also super simple to make. I’m always looking for easy and healthy recipes and this one is definitely a winner. The pork loin and the egg bring in lots of protein for a complete meal. Make it. You won’t regret it!!
Can you add protein?
Yes! There are a lot of different protein options to add in this cauliflower fried rice. All of these options would be super tasty!
pork loin (in this recipe) chicken steak ground pork ground turkey
How to Make Cauliflower Fried Rice
PEAS. Add the frozen peas and water to a small pot and bring them to a boil. Once it is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook the peas for about 5 minutes or until they are tender. Drain the peas and dump out the excess water. PORK. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to a wok or a large sauce pan. Heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes or until it is cooked through. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. VEGETABLES. Add the remaining oil to the pan and sauté the green onions, carrots, and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in the riced cauliflower and cook for an additional 5 minutes. COMBINE. Add in the pork, peas and soy sauce and cook an additional 5 minutes, making sure to toss frequently. EGGS. Move the ingredients to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the pan on the opposite side. Cook and scramble the eggs for a few minutes. Then mix all of the ingredients together.
recipe Tips + Tricks
Wondering if there are other veggies you can add in? Always! Just make sure to cut them into very small pieces. Here are some suggestions:
snow peas asparagus bell pepper cabbage broccoli spinach baby kale
Store any leftover cauliflower fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 4-5 days- perfect for heating up as a healthy leftover lunch idea. Can I use frozen cauliflower rice? You can! Just boil it along with the frozen peas at the beginning. This cauliflower rice can be served alone or with other tasty Asian dishes! Here are some of our favorites:
Orange Chicken Sesame Chicken Chicken Lettuce Wraps Honey Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Sweet and Sour Pork General Tso Chicken
For more rice recipes, check out:
Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake Chicken and Rice Soup Lemon Rice Cilantro Lime Rice
