This low-carb Cauliflower Fried Rice tastes just as delicious as the original! It’s ready in 30 minutes, packed with veggies, fried eggs, and protein, and tastes fabulous served with any of your Asian favorites, or on its own with a dash of soy sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Low-Carb Fried Rice Recipe
- It’s Delicious AND Nutritious. Low in carbs and a veggie-packed substitute for regular rice, cauliflower “rice” is a one-time trend-turned scrumptious go-to meal. It’s wonderful on its own or paired with stir fry recipes (like Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry).
- It’s The Perfect Quick, Easy Meal. Thanks to its speed, supreme tastiness, and ability to flex to whatever is lingering in our refrigerator, fried rice is on the menu almost weekly here: Homemade Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice—we love ‘em all.
- The Cauliflower Rice Actually Tastes Good. Cooked properly, cauliflower makes great fried rice. If you’ve been burned by bad cauliflower rice in the past, I urge you to give this one a try. This cauliflower rice is sticky and fluffy, adept at soaking up bold Asian flavors, and tastes comforting (a feat I didn’t think was possible until I tried it myself).
5 Star Review
“This was so easy to make and so delicious! My family couldn’t believe how tasty it was.”
— Amelia —
How Do You Make Cauliflower Rice?
With the help of a food processor, making cauliflower rice is easy and takes less than 15 minutes of prep time.
- Wash and dry the head of cauliflower.
- Cut it into large pieces.
- Shred the pieces using a box grater or food processor.
Don’t feel like making cauliflower rice yourself? You can purchase pre-riced cauliflower from the grocery store.
Once you have your riced cauliflower, you are ready to turn it into cauliflower fried rice!
How to Make the Best Cauliflower Fried Rice
The Ingredients
- Cauliflower. The unexpected base of our fried rice dish! Cauliflower magically becomes rice-like and soaks up the delicious flavors. Bonus: cauliflower is packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants and is low carb.
- Eggs. A classic fried rice addition that helps add filling protein to the dish.
- Toasted Sesame Oil. Adds a toasty, nutty flavor that makes the fried rice taste special.
- Pineapple. The sweetness of the pineapple pairs addictively with the hit of spicy sriracha and salty soy sauce. Plus, it caramelizes in the skillet into something fantastic and is high in vitamin C and potassium.
- Veggies. I used a combination of bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and edamame. The bell pepper and carrots add a nice crunch, the green onions add a tasty bite, and the edamame is the perfect buttery, protein-packed addition.
- Soy Sauce. Seasons the fried rice and gives it that must-have touch of umami.
- Sriracha. The spicy component of this sweet and spicy fried rice. This dish only has a mild kick, but you can add more to take things up a notch.
The Directions
- Prepare the Cauliflower Rice. A food processor makes this quick and easy.
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- Add the Fruit and Vegetables. Allow the pineapple to caramelize.
- Add the Remaining Mix-Ins. You’re almost done!
- Stir in the Cauliflower. Add the eggs, soy sauce, sriracha, and remaining sesame oil. DIG IN!
Storage Tips
- To Store. Refrigerate cauliflower rice in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat. Gently rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
- To Freeze. Freeze cauliflower rice in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The texture of the rice will be much softer when thawed.
Meal Prep Tip
Rice the cauliflower up to 3 days in advance and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to finish the recipe. You can also chop the carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic up to 1 day in advance.
Leftover Ideas
Not enough leftovers to make a full meal? Pair them with General Tso Chicken or Sheet Pan Shrimp and Broccoli as a tasty side dish.
What to Serve With Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Salad. Asian Cucumber Salad and Asian Cabbage Salad would both be delicious.
- Salmon. Salmon fried rice is scrumptious! Try yours with Teriyaki Salmon or Soy Ginger Salmon.
- Tofu. Tofu would be tasty with this fried rice. Try my Air Fryer Tofu or Crispy Tofu.
- Chicken. You can’t go wrong pairing cauliflower fried rice with this crowd-pleasing Sweet and Sour Chicken, Crispy Asian Chicken Tenders, or Teriyaki Chicken.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Food Processor. The easiest way to make cauliflower rice.
- Non-Stick Skillet. Using a non-stick skillet makes cleanup a breeze.
- Extra Large Cutting Board. The extra space is ideal for a recipe with lots of veggies.
Avoiding Soggy Cauliflower Rice
- Dry Your Cauliflower! Yes, this one warrants an exclamation point. Dry your cauliflower thoroughly before using it in the recipe, as any excess moisture could make your rice soggy.
- Use High Heat. This allows the cauliflower to warm quickly before turning mushy.
- Cook 1 to 2 Minutes Only. If left on the heat too long, cauliflower rice will steam and turn very soft, giving it a soggy taste.
- Add It Last. Unlike traditional fried rice, you stir fry all of the other ingredients first, then incorporate the cauliflower rice at the very end so it doesn’t turn soggy.
More Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Change It Up. Depending on the time of year, your preferences, or what’s available in your grocery store, you may want to swap the veggies in this recipe. Water chestnuts, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, bok choy, broccoli, and peas would all be tasty options.
- Don’t Overcook the Eggs. This one is easy to do. Stop cooking the eggs as soon as they begin to set. The residual heat will continue to cook them after they’ve left the pan, and they’ll be added back to the hot skillet later with all the fried rice ingredients.
- Be Your Own Flavor Master. Add soy sauce, hot sauce, top it with kimchi—fried rice is a flavor sponge, so have some fun with it!
