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Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

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This vibrant and healthy Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe offers a flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional fried rice. Packed with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, kimchi, and edamame, it’s stir-fried with cauliflower rice and scrambled eggs, then garnished with sesame seeds and microgreens for added texture and nutrition. The dish is enhanced by a tangy tamari and rice vinegar sauce, making it a delicious, gluten-free, and wholesome meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped kimchi
  • 1 small head of cauliflower, riced
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • ½ cup frozen edamame

Other Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Fried eggs (for topping, optional)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Microgreens (for garnish)
  • Sriracha (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, tamari, and toasted sesame oil. Stir well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Heat the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shiitake mushrooms, diced carrot, and sea salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until the vegetables are softened and tender.
  3. Add aromatics and cauliflower rice: Stir in the chopped garlic, fresh ginger, and kimchi. Then add the riced cauliflower and chopped scallions. Mix everything thoroughly to combine. Create a well in the center of the skillet, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble them gently. Once cooked, stir the scrambled eggs into the vegetable mixture.
  4. Finish the dish: Pour in the prepared tamari mixture along with the frozen edamame. Cook for a few minutes until the edamame is heated through and the flavors have melded. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh lime juice. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
  5. Serve: Portion the cauliflower fried rice onto serving plates. Top each portion with a fried egg if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and microgreens. Serve alongside sriracha for added heat and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • To rice the cauliflower, pulse florets in a food processor until they resemble rice grains.
  • Kimchi adds a spicy, fermented flavor; substitute with sauerkraut or omit if preferred.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • Adjust sriracha quantity according to heat preference or omit for milder flavor.
  • For a vegan version, omit eggs and replace scrambled and fried eggs with tofu scramble or additional vegetables.

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