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Cauliflower Fried Rice

The Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is suitable for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) as it is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber. However, it is important to use reduced-sodium soy sauce and limit the amount of butter used.

Adapted from The Pioneer Woman, by Ree Drummond

20 mintotal
4servings
14ingredients
Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, stem removed
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. chili paste (sambal oelek), plus more to taste
  • 1/2 c. shredded carrots
  • 2 c. packed baby spinach
  • 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
  • Sriracha, for serving

Method

  1. Working in 2 or 3 batches, place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse several times until the mixture resembles snow. Transfer the batches of cauliflower to a bowl as you go.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable and sesame oils over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and two-thirds of the scallions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Then add the chili paste, stir to combine, and cook for another minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the carrots, then add the spinach and the cauliflower rice and stir-fry until the cauliflower is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce and cook until it is absorbed into the cauliflower, about 1 minute more. Stir to make sure the cauliflower is all coated with deliciousness. Remove from the heat and set aside.1 min timer
  3. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the eggs. For sunny side-up eggs, cook on one side until the whites are almost completely set on top. (Or cook them to your liking.)
  4. Place a generous bed of the "fried rice" in each bowl and top with an egg. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and reserved scallions. Add a drizzle of sriracha.

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