By Becky Hardin
Published May 5, 2022
I love Chinese takeout, but sometimes I need something a little healthier. When I get the craving, this cauliflower fried rice really hits the spot! I cook riced cauliflower with other veggies, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for one delicious side. This fried cauliflower rice is a great healthy alternative, and it tastes delicious to boot! So simple and easy to make and loaded with flavor, I’m pretty sure this will become a family favorite!
I am a big fan of riced cauliflower. It’s low-carb, but it also contains lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The texture of this cauliflower fried rice is really similar to my favorite vegetable fried rice , but so much healthier. For this recipe, I kept things super simple with frozen veggies and easy seasonings. It’s a real weeknight hero when I don’t feel like cooking.
What’s in This Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe?
- Garlic + Ginger: Create a savory and spicy base of flavor. Fresh or paste both work well.
- Riced Cauliflower: I love the convenience of frozen cauliflower rice, and it’s widely available in stores now. If you have a head of cauliflower to use up, though, it’s easy to rice it to use in this recipe. Just cut it into florets and pulse in a food processor or blender until it’s broken up. If using fresh, the cooking time will shorten a little, and you can add it to the skillet at the same time as the other vegetables.
- Mixed Vegetables: A standard bag of frozen mixed vegetables (including peas, carrots, corn, and green beans) works great here. You could also sub in a mix of your family’s favorite frozen veggies, such as broccoli, edamame, or bell peppers.
- Soy Sauce: Adds savory and umami flavor to the cauliflower.
- Hoisin Sauce: Adds a touch of sweetness and deepens the flavor.
- Eggs: Add a great source of protein and texture!
Tips for Success
- There’s no need to defrost the cauliflower rice before adding it to the skillet. It will quickly defrost in the pan.
- To make it gluten-free, swap in tamari or coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce and make sure you are using a gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Turn this side dish into a full meal by adding some pan-fried shrimp, pork, chicken, or tofu!
How to Store and Reheat
This cauliflower fried rice is a great recipe for weekly meal prep . Once cooled, store it in an airtight container, and it will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or in th freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to serve.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving this cauliflower fried rice as a healthy side dish with my favorite takeout dishes, like Sweet and Sour Pork , Honey Chicken , and Vegetable Lo Mein .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
- ▢ 32 ounces riced cauliflower frozen (2 bags)
- ▢ 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
- ▢ ¾ cup soy sauce
- ▢ 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ▢ 2 large eggs
- ▢ Green onions for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Add the garlic and ginger paste and stir and cook for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant. 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
- Add the cauliflower and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, or until it has thawed completely and most of the liquid has evaporated. 32 ounces riced cauliflower
- Add the veggies and stir and cook for another minute. 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- Stir in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce and let the rice cook for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute or so. ¾ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- Push the rice to one side, spray the other side with non-stick spray, and add the eggs. 2 large eggs
- Let the eggs cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are completely white. Stir the eggs and let the yolks harden a bit before mixing the eggs into the rice and cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cauliflower Fried Rice Step by Step
Sauté the Aromatics: Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic (or garlic paste) and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger (or ginger paste) and stir and cook for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant.
Cook the Cauliflower: Add 32 ounces (2 bags) of riced cauliflower and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, or until it has thawed completely and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the Veggies: Add 2 cups of frozen mixed veggies and stir and cook for another minute.
Season the Rice: Stir in ¾ cup of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce and let the rice cook for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute or so.
Scramble the Eggs: Push the rice to one side, spray the other side with non-stick spray, and add 2 large eggs. Let the eggs cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are completely white. Stir the eggs and let the yolks harden a bit before mixing the eggs into the rice and cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Serve garnished with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 32 ounces riced cauliflower frozen (2 bags)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 large eggs
- Green onions for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Add the garlic and ginger paste and stir and cook for 30-45 seconds, or until fragrant. 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
- Add the cauliflower and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, or until it has thawed completely and most of the liquid has evaporated. 32 ounces riced cauliflower
- Add the veggies and stir and cook for another minute. 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- Stir in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce and let the rice cook for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute or so. ¾ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- Push the rice to one side, spray the other side with non-stick spray, and add the eggs. 2 large eggs
- Let the eggs cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are completely white. Stir the eggs and let the yolks harden a bit before mixing the eggs into the rice and cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
