Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Finely chopped cauliflower can be a remarkable nonstarchy side that’s lower in calories and carbohydrate than rice. Or make it a main dish by adding chicken breast, shrimp or tofu.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

  • Calories80
  • Carbohydrate8 g
  • Protein3 g
  • Fat5 g
  • Saturated Fat0.7 g
  • Sugars3 g
  • Dietary Fiber3 g
  • Cholesterol0 mg
  • Sodium260 mg
  • Potassium360 mg

This Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower florets
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 large carrots, finely diced
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
1 1/2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup no-salt-added, fat-free chicken broth
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place cauliflower in a food processor and process until rice consistency; set aside.
  2. Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and scallions and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and sesame oil to pan. Add cauliflower “rice” and remaining ingredients and lower heat to medium-low. Cook cauliflower mixture for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Cauliflower should be tender, but not mushy.

Dietitian Tip: Some grocery stores now sell pre-chopped cauliflower “rice” in the frozen or refrigerated produce section. Look for this convenient option or use a box grater if you don’t have a food processor.

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Purchase gluten-free chicken broth and gluten-free soy sauce. Confirm all other ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

Choices/Exchanges: 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Fat

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