Whoever decided to toss cauliflower in the food processor and “rice” it… thank you. You’re genius. I eat a diet low in grains and over the past three years have completely swapped rice out for cauliflower. It’s close in texture and has similar characteristics soaking up all the flavors its mingled with. Plus its low in carbohydrates and full of vitamins and minerals making it a wise addition to your daily diet. It’s also keto, gluten-free and paleo friendly. What’s not to love?
I’m noticing pre “riced” cauliflower hitting the produce shelves more and more. You can also find it in the freezer section at most neighborhood markets. If you’d prefer to rice your own it’s fairly easy, but messy. Here are a few tips.
How to “rice” cauliflower
- I like to “rice” mine in my Blend-ted blender. Just throw in a handful or two of florets at a time and pulse until a “rice” like consistency. I do this in small batches to avoid the bottom turning into mush.
- A food processor also works well. I add florets and pulse until a “rice like” consistency. You can do bigger batches this way.
- If you don’t have either grab a knife and get chopping! Chop, chop, chop!
I stumbled upon the Green Giant cauliflower medley in the frozen section at my local Smiths Marketplace and it’s become a staple in my freezer. It comes pre “riced” with a blend of cauliflower, white and green onions, carrots and peas. The perfect combo for cauliflower fried rice!
Not only is this recipe delicious it’s SO EASY and can be made from start to finish in under 15 minutes. Making it a whole family favorite weekly staple around here.
The secret sauce to this recipe is the coconut aminos. Other than being soy, GMO and gluten free they are packed full of vitamins, minerals and of course amino acids. Plus they are delicious and have a long list of health benefits including protection of the heart and reducing the risk of certain cancers. I actually prefer the taste over soy sauce, it’s sweeter and has far less sodium. Still salty though so use sparingly to start and add more if needed.
This recipe is perfect as a side dish but packs enough protein to enjoy it as a main. I eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Try it for family dinner with my Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. Yum! I like to mix in some pre cooked brown rice when serving my kids and hubby. They can’t even tell it’s cauliflower. Sneaky.
Cleaning up our diet definitely means making sacrifices but I refuse to let flavor be one of them! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Xo
Quick Cauliflower Ham Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 package Green Giant Cauliflower Medley or 3 cups riced cauliflower plus 1/8 cup of each chopped carrots yellow onion, green onion and peas.
- 4 slices Applegate ham chopped
- 2 eggs scrambled
- 2 egg whites scrambled
- 1-2 tbsp coconut aminos start with 1 tbsp and adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to a sauté pan. Heat to medium.
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Add cauliflower medley and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Make a circle in the center of the pan by moving rice to outer edges.
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Add a little more oil and eggs. Scramble until no longer runny.
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Combine rice and eggs until evenly mixed.
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Add ham and pepper to taste. Mix well.
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Top with a splash of coconut aminos if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
No salt is needed with the addition of coconut aminos and ham.
Love this healthified fried rice. I would use non-stick le creuset pans for this recipe!!
I would love to try making this in the new Le Cruset nonstick cookware set mentioned in the giveaway! It would make cooking the scrambled eggs a breeze!
Great recipe. I enjoyed all the flavors. I didnt use the coconut sauce but did use some sesame oil.
Will be making it again.
Hi Kimberlie, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
THis is what I would use for my new le cruset pots!
This has been a fav mainly because it’s the recipe a I repeat the most! I also loved the gingerbread Oh Snap powerballs over Christmas! Helped me stay a bit more on track with my less sugar diet!!
Thanks for all you share here and on Instagram. I have been following you since 2014 when my doctor recommended I try some of your gluten free and dairy free recipes.
Also so excited about this cookware! I haven’t had new cookware since I first got married in 1994!!! Except a pot or two!
I would love to make this recipe in the LeCreuset cookware. After you posted this recipe on your insta story I was on the hunt for rice cauliflower. My family loves it.
I WOULD love to try this recipe in some new Le Creuset cookware! This would be such a fantastic prize for my budget!w
THIS!! I’ve been looking for a good cauliflower fried rice recipe and I think this one will do the trick!! Thanks so much!! Oh and it wouldn’t hurt to cook them in some new le creuset kitchen ware 😉
Shannon, this is the recipe I want to make if I win the Le Creuset giveaway!
This is one of my all time favorite recipes!
CAN’t wait to make this with my new cookware!!
This sounds great and I would love to be able to cook it in that beautiful cookware you’re giving away! Also thanks for the tip on the frozen vegetables. I didn’t know they sold that. It would be a time and mess saver to buy it that way already. 💗
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YUM, I’m drooling just looking at this! I’ve just been getting into eating cauliflower rice and this recipe looks like a must try! Would love to cook this on those beautiful non stick Le Creuset pans! 😋 I’ve never tried using coconut aminos before though, can you recommend where to find them and also this might seem silly but does it taste like coconut?! I’m a fan of coconut but the BF isn’t at all, tragic I know!
This recipe looks delicious! I am gluten free so I’m always looking for yummy GF recipes. I’d absolutely use the new cookware for this dish!
THIS!! I have celiac so this would be perfect to cook in the le creuset cookware!
I would totally make this in my new Le creustet. Yum!
I’d love to use the new le creuset nonstick line to make this meal for my family!! We are just building a new house and my dream kitchen so I’d love some new pots and pans!!
Love this cauliflower ham rice. Healthy and yummy!
I just made this the other day and it is a NEW favorite!! people, THE 3 YR OLD ATE IT!!!! Hallelujah and thank you. It’s perfect and I can make a lot all at once. Easy peasy.
This is the one I want to try with me creuset dishwater! Awesome recipe
I’d love to make this with new Le Creuset cookware 😍 😋
Being half Asian I can’t live without fried rice. I love this healthy alternative to my favorite dish. I would love to make this in the Le Creuset set giveaway!!!
This recipe looks so good and seems simple! I think I’ll be making this tonight 🤤
This Quick Cauliflower Ham Fried Rice looks delish & such a healthy alternative to reg fried rice that is carb laden. To go along with my own new clean eating resolution for 2018, I even like the idea of substituting out the ham for some chicken What a perfect dish to try out in a beautiful La Creusette saute pan. Easy cook, easy clean up… can’t get better than that! I’m looking forward to enjoying this yummy recipe in the new year, as I work on the new ME!
Thanks Shannon @cleaneatsandtreats
I really want to try this! I haven’t tried cauli rice but I really want to!!
Will be using my new cookware in your giveaway on lots of your recipes, but this one for sure
I love this recipe!! And all of your recipes!!! So good and sooo easy!! I would totally use the le creuset pans for this!!! Love following you.. one of my favorite instagrams with tons of awesome info and ideas for feeding me and my family!!!
I would love to make this in some new Le Creuset cookware!
This is so yummy! I was surprised at how it tasted exactly like regular fried rice. I would love to make this in the Le Creuset pans from your giveaway!
Yum! I would use my le creuset cookware to make this!
I would try this recipe with the new cookware if o won it. Love your recipes!
I would love to cook this with the pots and pans your giving away on instagram!
I’ll be using this recipe for my cookware! Mmm. (Missxjy)
Love this recipe as a base for any type of meat. So good.
Forgot to mention that I would totally use the le cruset cookware for this recipe.
This is a great quick lunch! Yum!
I would love to try this in the Le Creseut if I won.
I’d love to use some new cookware on this recipe! Been using the same cheap Target cookware since I got married almost 8 years ago… some parts have broken and some we have had to throw away.
Would love to cook this in the Le Creuset cookware if I win. Love this recipe.
I would love to make this in my new pans if I win! Thanks for all your yummy recipes!
I’ll making this ery day with my new lecrueset set!
The Cauliflower Ham Fried Rice looks amazing. It’s definitely on my list of things to try. In fact I just may make it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes.
Fried rice is my favorite! So glad for a healthy version!
Can’t wait to use my new pans to make this! so yummy 😋
This looks absolutely amazing! 🥘
I need new recipes and this one looks so yummy!! I’ll use the new cook wear to try it!
Wow this sounds delicious! I’d be using the new pans to make this for sure! We are building our first home and most all the cook wear needs updated! Thanks for the recipe and the chance!
This rice is sooooo good. Filling and tasty! Can’t wait to make it in my new Le Creuset non stick pans! Fingers crossed!
Oh my goodness, THIS!!! I’ve made it THREE times and would LOVE to make it a 4th in brand new Le Creuset pans! Particularly since mine are flaking 😬
If I win the Le Creuset giveaway I will definitely be using my new pan for this recipe! Either way I plan to use this recipe 🙂 sounds very delicious 🙂
I totally love fried Rice using Riced cauliflower . I cook 90% of our meals at home. Just recently getting into clean eating and would love to get rid of my 20 Yr old fry pans . Having three teenagers a lot of meals have caused a lot of Wear on them, LOL. Would love to have this set , knowing it’s Something safe that won’t harm our food. This is the recipe I would use!
This is genius! Can you sub something else for the eggs, like cornstarch to keep it vegan if you omit the ham? Looks great as is but asking for a friend 😊
Love this recipe! I would use the Le Creuset pan to fry the rice.
I’ll be making THIS if I win the Le Creuset nonstick set. This looks sooo gooood!!! Thanks for sharing this and all of your other mouth watering recipes ❤️
I would use Le Creuset nonstick for this recipe 🙂
I will make this recipe with my Le Creuset! 😃
I’m going to make this in my le crueset cookware! Yum.