Cauliflower Fried Rice Bowl: a flavorful lunch
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Cauliflower Fried Rice Bowl, a healthy and delicious lunch that brings a touch of Sunday joy to your weekday.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, riced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and carrot, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add the riced cauliflower and frozen peas, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. If using, pour the beaten egg into the empty space and scramble until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Serve the cauliflower fried rice in bowls, topped with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the egg.
- Add your favorite protein like tofu or chicken.
- Adjust soy sauce to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal (without egg)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg (with egg)