This Cauliflower Fried ‘Rice’ makes for a great low carb side dish.
Today I made cauliflower rice. Have you tried it yet?
I used to hate cauliflower. Mostly because of that awful stench you get when its cooking. In fact the smell is what probably first put me off cabbage and broccoli as well. But cauliflower is a healthy whole food packed with B vitamins, vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and potassium. So I buckled up and made me a rice substitute.
The secret to tasty Cauliflower Fried Rice
Healthy Fat – I decided to stir fry the cauliflower rice with coconut oil
Stir fried or sautéed – I later read that the best way to avoid the dreaded stench is to steam or sauté it.
Supporting flavour boosters – This dish comes together really quickly thanks to the packaged chopped vegetables. Sometimes you need to cut corners where you can with no compromise on nutrition. My packaged wok mix contained chopped carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers, scallions, purple onions and cabbage.
I’m pretty sure you can find something similar in most supermarkets around the world.
One head of cauliflower makes a lot of rice. So I stir fried half one day and the remaining half the next. Since I don’t know how well it will reheat.
How to make Cauliflower Rice in a food processor
Melt the coconut oil in a wok. Add ginger and sauté until fragrant. Add the cauliflower rice and mixed vegetables in the pan. Mix thoroughly. Cook until the cauliflower is tender.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 package chopped mixed vegetables
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut or break the cauliflower into florets and discard the tough inner core.
- Work in batches and pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it breaks down into rice-sized pieces.
- Melt the coconut oil in a wok.
- Add ginger and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower rice and mixed vegetables to the pan, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook until the cauliflower is tender.
- Serve immediately.
Love this recipe! We make one similar, but might try your version next time. Thanks for sharing!
I love cauli-rice! We have it once a week – it’s a nice change up! Yours is SO pretty too! I might need to get my hands on some tomatoes if I can find any this time of year!
Isn’t is awesome Renee? My whole family loves it!!
This looks so fresh and healthy! I just started a cleanse so this will be a fantastic sub for rice for the next 30 days! 🙂
Enjoy Tash and good luck with the cleanse.. 🙂
Very pretty! I love making these kinds of dishes.
Me too Jessica. Its one of those feel good dishes.. 🙂
Ohh yum, this looks perfect for our upcoming potluck!
Thanks Rachel! Hopefully it’ll be a hit.. 🙂
I like how colorful yours is!
Thanks Megan!
I love cauliflower…This is a great tutorial! Thanks! I’ll have to try this the next time I make a stir fry 🙂
Thanks Vanessa! Hope you’ll like it.
Looks so yummy! I love all of the veggies in it.
Thanks Emily!
This looks so good! We used to love making our own fried rice before we went low carb, what a great sub. Thanks!! 😀
Thanks Kim!
Really pretty! I still have not tried cauliflower ‘rice’. Pinned:)
Give it a try Linda, I’m sure you’ll like it… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I adore cauliflower rice. I love your adaption to it. Love the ginger idea.
Thanks Anna! I love ginger, couldn’t help myself there.. 🙂
I have wanted to try cauliflower rice so I am delighted that you shared the process! This dish looks so appetizing! Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and delicious Cauliflower Fried ‘Rice’ recipe on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!
Thank you Deborah! It’s one of my favourite dishes. Always a pleasure linking up, see you next week!