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    Home » Budget Strategies

    Quick & Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Published: Jan 7, 2020 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    Pull together a quick and easy dish of Cauliflower Fried Rice in just minutes. Made with just a handful of kitchen staples, this meal is delicious and packed with veggies.

    square plate of cauliflower fried rice this …

    You ever have one of those days when you really don’t want to cook? You want something easy and quick. And you don’t want to spend a lot of money.

    You might grab your keys and go order from the dollar menu somewhere, or you could…

    … head to your freezer. 

    Sounds crazy, right? You don’t have any freezer meals waiting. And the kids ate the last frozen pizza. So what could possibly be quick and easy and cheap and practically cooks itself?!

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    That’s what.

    I started making cauliflower fried rice late last winter when I started making an effort to eat more veggies. The first time I served it to the family, they had no clue that they weren’t eating my standard Vegetable Fried Rice.

    Yep, it looks very similar. That visual cue can be very convincing. In fact, on another occasion, my husband ate a whole bowl of it without realizing there was no rice in it!

    Nowadays, I always keep the ingredients on hand to make this dish. It’s quick and easy and cheap and , like I said, it practically cooks itself! Plus, it’s all veggies!

    ingredients for Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Does cauliflower rice taste like real rice?

    No, riced cauliflower doesn’t taste like regular rice. It has a wetter texture. That said, it is a nice substitute for rice.

    Can you freeze cooked cauliflower fried rice?

    I do not recommend freezing this dish after it’s been cooked. The textures will be off and you’ll probably have a very soggy end product.

    That said, the two main ingredients (stir fry veggies and riced cauliflower) are perfect staples to keep on hand in the freezer.

    How long does cauliflower rice last in the fridge?

    This dish will last up to four days, refrigerated. 

    step by step photos of making cauliflower fried rice

    How do you make cauliflower fried rice?

    The process for making this dish is super simple!

    1. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
    2. Empty the bag of riced cauliflower and stir fry vegetables into the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked through.
    3. Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Add the beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble.
    4. Stir the eggs into the veggies.
    5. Season to taste with soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
    6. Serve immediately.

    pan of cooked cauliflower fried rice

    How to make this good and cheap:

    Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical:

    • Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. When you see a great price on riced cauliflower or stir fry veggies, stock up!
    • Make it yourself. While cauliflower rice is now a real thing you can buy at the store — check the freezer section — you may save money buying cauliflower on sale and making your own cauliflower rice at home.

    Tools I use to make this recipe easy:

    This is a pretty straight-forward dish. You don’t need any fancy equipment. However, having some good basic kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs. Here are the tools that I like to use in this recipe.

    • large skillet – I absolutely love this skillet!
    • Pyrex measuring cups – so handy!

    plate of cauliflower fried rice and chow mein

    If you prepare this recipe, be sure to share a picture on social media and hashtag it #GOODCHEAPEATS. I can't wait to see what you cook up!
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    Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Pull together a quick and easy dish of Cauliflower Fried Rice in just minutes. Made with just a handful of kitchen staples, this meal is delicious and packed with veggies.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time16 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
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    Ingredients

    • 1 12-ounce package frozen riced cauliflower , no need to thaw
    • 1 12-ounce package frozen stir fry vegetables , no need to thaw
    • 2 egg , beaten
    • soy sauce
    • sesame oil
    • black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
    • Add the riced cauliflower and stir fry vegetables to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are hot through.
    • Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the beaten eggs to the empty space. Cook the eggs, scrambling them, until just done.
    • Stir the eggs into the vegetables. Season to taste with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Nutritional information does not include calories generated from soy sauce or sesame oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8875IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg
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    A dish is filled with Cauliflower and veggies

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    1. Pat

      March 09, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      That looks delicious! I’m definitely trying it out when we get back from Arizona.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        March 23, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Hope you had a safe trip. Let me know what you think of the recipe!

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