CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Growing up leftovers meant fried rice… this spin on a classic is a lighter version using the Power Food cauliflower! Why love cauliflower? Like its cruciferous friends broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, kale and arugula it helps to promote detoxification thanks to its indole-3 carbinol. This recipe is a perfect example of how you can love your fried rice and eat it too! Health to the max!

Power Food:  Cauliflower

Prep. Time: 10 min. | Cook Time: 5-7 min. |Total Time: 17 min. | Servings: 4  |Serving Size:  2 cups

Free From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy

 

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of cauliflower (about 4 cups), pulsed in a food processor to resemble rice.
• ¼ cup+ vegetable stock (low sodium & gluten free)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup of each: red & yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup edamame (or peas)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, raw (low sodium & gluten free)
• 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, cold pressed
• ¼ cup green onions (or kale), minced

 

Directions:

1. Add vegetable stock, onion, bell peppers, edamame and garlic to a large skillet or wok on medium heat. Healthy sauté for a few minutes until veggies are tender. Fold in cauliflower and continue to healthy sauté adding more vegetable stock if needed for a few more minutes until cauliflower is warmed and tender.
2. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well and garnish with green onions just before serving.

Enjoy as a side or as a meal on its own!

 

Nutritional Facts: Calories 182.6  |  Total Fat 8.5 g |  Saturated Fat 1 g |  Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g |  Monounsaturated Fat 2.7 g |  Cholesterol 0 mg |Sodium 513.5 mg | Potassium 592.4 mg | Total Carbohydrate 19.3 g |  Dietary Fiber 5.5 g |  Natural Sugar 1.9 g | Protein 9.7 g |  *Vitamin C 180.7  % | *Vitamin A 39.2 % | * Folate 32.7 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

 

 

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