Description
Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry, a quick and delicious clean-eating meal perfect for any night of the week. This recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and onion. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice. If using, add your protein of choice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is heated through and tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite stir-fry vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Ensure your cauliflower rice is dry before adding it to the pan for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx.)
- Calories: 200-250 (without added protein)
- Sugar: 5-8g
- Sodium: 600-800mg (depending on soy sauce)
- Fat: 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 5-8g (without added protein)
- Cholesterol: 0mg (without added protein)