Description
This easy Kid-Friendly Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is perfect for busy parents. It helps you sneak in vegetables while offering a delicious meal your kids will love, even picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups riced cauliflower
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of white pepper
- Optional: Cooked chicken or shrimp, diced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the finely chopped carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender-crisp.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, creating a space in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break them into small pieces and mix with the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and white pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and egg mixture. Stir well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- If adding cooked chicken or shrimp, stir it in now and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately and watch your kids enjoy their veggies!
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked and diced chicken or shrimp.
- If your kids are sensitive to texture, ensure the cauliflower is very finely riced.
- You can prepare the vegetables ahead of time to save on prep time.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your family’s taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg