Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Cauliflower "fried rice"

This is pretty awesome.  It's lighter than rice and definitely not rice but you might able to come close to fooling someone.  It's just really delicious.  Make it with veggies for a side dish or add in tofu or chicken for a complete meal.

Check out the original recipe here.

And my slightly modified one:

Cauliflower "fried rice"

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 eggs (or use egg whites)
oil
1 small onion, diced fine
1/2-2 cups veggies (peas, carrots, peppers, beans, etc)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste
Cooked tofu or chicken (optional)

Chop cauliflower into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous – don't over process or it will get mushy. Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.

Beat eggs with a fork.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat with oil. Add the eggs and cook like scrambled eggs.  Set aside.

Add the sesame oil and saute onions, garlic, and veggies about 3 to 4 minutes (or more depending on the vegetable) or until crisp tender.  Remove from heat and set aside.

Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the cauliflower "rice" to the saute pan along with soy sauce. Mix, cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Add the egg and veggies and optional protein.  Add soy sauce to taste.  Heat just until everything is hot.  Serve.  Love.


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