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Easy Weeknight Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice

A white bowl filled with keto cauliflower fried rice mixed with scrambled egg pieces and topped with sliced green onions.
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Make this satisfying, low-carb cauliflower fried rice that tastes just like takeout. It is a quick, grain-free dinner perfect for your keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, pulsed into rice consistency
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or butter
  • 4 ounces protein of choice (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, if counting carbs strictly, omit or use sparingly)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos (for low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cauliflower rice: If using fresh cauliflower, pulse florets in a food processor until they resemble rice grains. Pat the cauliflower rice dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is important for a non-soggy result.
  2. Cook the protein: Heat the avocado oil or butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your diced protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork) and cook until done. Remove the protein from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Add the sesame oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the mixed vegetables and garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Scramble the eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side and quickly scramble them until just set. Break the eggs up and mix them with the vegetables.
  5. Stir-fry the cauliflower: Add the dried cauliflower rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing some moisture to evaporate. You want the cauliflower to be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  6. Season and combine: Return the cooked protein to the skillet. Add the tamari (or coconut aminos), ground ginger, and white pepper. Toss everything together well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • To prevent watery cauliflower rice, microwave the riced cauliflower for 3-4 minutes before stir-frying, then squeeze out any released liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
  • For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of butter or oil.
  • If you are making Keto Shrimp Fried Rice, add the shrimp in the last 3 minutes of cooking so it does not overcook.

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