Cauliflower Fried Rice (Printable)

Light grain-free dish with riced cauliflower, vegetables, and savory Asian seasonings. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (approximately 1.3 pounds), cut into florets
02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Eggs

08 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (omit or substitute for vegan version)

→ Sauces & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil or neutral oil, divided
10 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional, for finishing)

→ Seasonings

12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Rinse the cauliflower florets and pat dry. Place in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles rice. Work in batches if needed.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, and peas; cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
04 - Add riced cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, for 4–5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
05 - Stir in soy sauce, pepper, and salt to taste. Return scrambled eggs to the pan along with green onions. Toss to combine, and heat for 1 minute more.
06 - Drizzle with toasted sesame oil if using. Remove from heat and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cauliflower absorbs all the savory flavors while keeping everything light enough that you wont feel weighed down after eating.
  • Its honestly faster than delivery and has become my secret weapon for those nights when Im too exhausted to cook but still want something that feels like care went into it.
02 -
  • Dont crowd your pan or youll end up with steamed cauliflower instead of fried, working in batches is worth the extra few minutes.
  • Cooking the cauliflower to the point where its tender but still has texture took me several attempts to master, and timing is everything.
03 -
  • For restaurant-quality results, let your cauliflower rice sit on paper towels for 10 minutes after processing to remove excess moisture before cooking.
  • Keep your heat consistently medium-high throughout cooking, as temperature drops lead to steaming rather than the caramelization that creates authentic fried rice flavor.
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