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Savory keto fried rice with cauliflower grains, soft egg ribbons, diced bell peppers, and a glossy sesame finish.

Keto Fried Rice

Linda Larue
This quick keto fried rice combines tender-crisp cauliflower, aromatic ginger and garlic, soft scrambled egg ribbons, and nutty toasted sesame oil for satisfying takeout flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6 cups
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Skillet or wok

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower 700g / 25oz, or use bagged cauliflower rice / frozen cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for frying
  • 1/2 red pepper chopped into small cubes (82g / 2.8 oz)
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped into small cubes (82g / 2.8 oz)
  • 3 scallions / spring onions chopped into rings (45g / 1.5 oz), separate the white part from the green
  • 2.5 tbsp grated fresh ginger 37g / 1.3 oz
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced roughly 4 cloves
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce / tamari
  • 2 large eggs whisked, room temperature
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they look like rice-sized pieces, stopping before they become a fine paste. The pieces should look distinct and lightly textured rather than damp or mashed.
  • Warm a sauté pan or wok over medium heat, add the olive oil, then cook the peppers, ginger, garlic, and scallion whites for 3 minutes. The vegetables should begin to soften and the pan should smell deeply fragrant without browning the garlic too much.
  • Add the cauliflower rice and stir-fry for 3 minutes, stirring regularly before mixing in the coconut aminos or soy sauce or tamari and salt. Look for steam to ease and for a few cauliflower grains to develop light golden speckles around their edges.
  • Move the cauliflower mixture to one side of the pan, pour the whisked eggs onto the exposed surface, and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Scramble until the eggs are softly set, then fold the ribbons through the cauliflower mixture.
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil, then scatter over the scallion greens and adjust the seasoning to taste. The finished fried rice should look glossy, smell nutty, and have tender-crisp cauliflower grains.

Notes

Texture tip: Use a wide, uncovered skillet or wok so moisture evaporates quickly rather than trapping steam and making the grains soft.
Egg ribbons: Push the cauliflower to the perimeter of the pan to scramble the eggs on clear, hot pan surface before folding the curds through.
Frozen cauliflower: If using frozen riced cauliflower, add it directly to the hot pan without thawing first to avoid extra moisture buildup.
Reheating: Warm leftovers in a hot dry skillet so lingering liquid cooks off, preserving the tender-crisp vegetable texture.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
109
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.6
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.6
g
23
%
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
340
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
380
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.4
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3.5
g
15
%
Sugar
 
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
 
5.4
g
11
%
Vitamin A
 
240
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
55
mg
67
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword cauliflower fried rice, keto fried rice, low carb fried rice
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