Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

So, although I really love cauliflower, I wasn’t always a huge fan of cauliflower being used as a substitute for other starches. Especially potatoes. Um, no. Some folks might be able to convince themselves that mashed cauliflower tastes like mashed potatoes but you ain’t fooling me! 😉 However, I do think it actually makes a good substitute for rice, like in this Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry. As long as the cauliflower rice is seasoned well or has some type of sauce mixed in, I’m fine with it. It definitely needs extra flavor added though. But, I can see how it is a good low carb option for rice lovers. 

Low Carb

A lot of you have asked me to develop more low carb recipes, so I’m experimenting just for you! Since I love stir fry dishes for dinner, I thought it was a good one to try to make low carb. You could of course add your favorite protein to this and it will still be a low carb meal. Beef or chicken both work well here. This one is a vegetarian option.

And although I don’t follow a low carb diet, I do sometimes get into those moods where I just want a filling dinner of veggies instead of meat. And honestly, despite being cooked with cauliflower rice (which I had initially been hesitant about), it’s so savory and delicious! It will definitely be a dish I make again for dinner. Also, I gotta say, it reheated well for my lunch the next day too!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable stock
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 cups cauliflower rice*
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup red + yellow peppers, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced zucchini

*Cook’s Notes: My local grocery stores now carry frozen cauliflower “rice” in microwaveable steam bags. This is a huge time saver. So, if you can find that in the frozen veggie section of your supermarket, definitely pick up a bag!

Directions:

Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable stock, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds, and set aside. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before cooking.

Cook cauliflower rice and vegetable stock, covered and over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet, and cook carrots over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes; stirring 1-2 times, until they begin to soften.

Add peppers, broccoli, and zucchini; stir. Cook covered for an additional 7-8 minutes.

Pour sauce over vegetables and cook a final 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve over warm cauliflower rice, enjoy!

Dig in! You’ll be surprised how filling this meal is!

Enjoy!

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Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

This Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry is a low carb vegetarian recipe made with a thick, homemade, stir fry sauce. It's incredibly easy and is deliciously filling. Full of carrots, peppers, zucchini and onion!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower rice stir fry

Servings: 4

Calories: 156 kcal

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup red + yellow peppers chopped
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced zucchini

Instructions

1. Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable stock, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds, and set aside. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before cooking.

2. Cook cauliflower rice and vegetable stock, covered and over medium heat for 15 minutes.

3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet, and cook carrots over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes; stirring 1-2 times, until they begin to soften.

4. Add peppers, broccoli, and zucchini; stir. Cook covered for an additional 7-8 minutes.

5. Pour sauce over vegetables and cook a final 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. Serve over warm cauliflower rice, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Sodium 1204mg 50%

Potassium 471mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 21g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 68%

Vitamin C 92.7%

Calcium 5.2%

Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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