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The Ultimate 20-Minute Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout!)

A close-up of a white bowl filled with savory cauliflower fried rice, mixed with scrambled egg, carrots, and green peas.
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Make this quick, flavorful cauliflower fried rice in under 20 minutes. It is a perfect low-carb, keto-friendly alternative to traditional fried rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or sesame oil
  • 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup diced protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the avocado or sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add your diced protein (if using chicken or shrimp, cook until done, about 4-5 minutes). Remove the cooked protein and set it aside.
  3. Add the diced onion and carrots to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg onto the empty side and scramble quickly until just set. Break the egg into small pieces and mix with the vegetables.
  6. Add the riced cauliflower and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower is heated through and any excess moisture evaporates.
  7. Return the cooked protein to the pan.
  8. Stir in the soy sauce (or tamari), toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, and white pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.

Notes

  • If you use frozen cauliflower rice, cook it longer initially to remove as much water as possible.
  • For a low-carb vegetarian version, use tofu or omit the egg and add mushrooms.
  • Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a lower-sugar option.

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