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Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

This healthy fried cauliflower rice is perfect for those days when you get a craving for Asian take out!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword asian, vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 186kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce divided
  • 1 pound riced cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and chicken to the pan and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower to the skillet and season with 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of soy sauce and chili paste. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes or until cauliflower has softened.
  • Push the cauliflower rice to the side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space in the pan. Season with 1 teaspoon soy sauce and scramble.
  • When eggs are cooked through, stir the eggs into the rice.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the scallions.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

Notes

You may start with frozen rice cauliflower or a head of cauliflower that you rice yourself. Either option works great. 
This recipe also works well with other proteins, such as beef, ham, or tofu.
Swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos if you avoid soy.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 4g