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Cauliflower Fried Rice Low Carb Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea

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A quick, comforting, and low carb cauliflower fried rice recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple ingredients and customizable with protein and veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cauliflower rice (about 600g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mixed peas and diced carrots (frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium or regular, tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp
  • Optional: red chili flakes
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (5 minutes): Mince garlic, slice green onions (whites and greens separated), chop cooked protein if using. No need to thaw frozen veggies.
  2. Cook the eggs (3 minutes): Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Crack in eggs and scramble gently until just set but still soft. Transfer to plate and set aside.
  3. Sauté the aromatics (2 minutes): Add remaining teaspoon oil to pan. Toss in garlic and white parts of green onions. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add fresh ginger if using.
  4. Add the cauliflower rice and veggies (5-7 minutes): Add cauliflower rice, peas, and carrots. Stir well to coat in garlic and oil. Stir every minute to prevent sogginess and get slight browning.
  5. Season and combine (3 minutes): Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring constantly. Add black pepper to taste. Fold scrambled eggs back in. Add cooked chicken or shrimp if using.
  6. Finish and garnish (1 minute): Turn off heat. Sprinkle green parts of green onions on top. Stir and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the cauliflower rice. Cook eggs separately to keep them fluffy. Use medium-high heat and stir every 1-2 minutes for slight crispiness. Squeeze excess moisture from fresh cauliflower rice to prevent sogginess. Adjust soy sauce to taste. Add red chili flakes or sriracha for heat.

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