One of the first things that most people give up when going Paleo is rice, but rice is one of the world’s most popular foods. Love rice but can’t have it because of your low carb diet?
Then this simple, quick and delicious dish is the way to go. It works really good as a rice substitute, since cauliflower is a versatile vegetable, and complements any dish beautifully when served as a side.
Cauliflower Fried Rice will not only cut carbohydrates but add other beneficial nutrients, minerals and vitamins to your diet as well. Cauliflower rice will stay warm, even when left for a while, due to the cauliflowers ability to hold in heat and this property comes in handy when you want to prepare the main dish.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 eggs, whisked
1⁄2 pound celery, cubed
1⁄2 poundcarrots, cubed
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
4 tablespoons coconut oil, divided Sea Salt to taste
Cilantro for garnish
Directions
Place cauliflower pieces into a food processor and process until the cauliflower pieces turn into very small rice-like bits.
In a large pot add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and set the pot over medium heat. Add in the blended cauliflower bits and cook while stirring regularly for 5 to 8 minutes.
Boil carrots for about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in medium skillet and place the skillet over medium heat. Add the whisked eggs and let them cook for a few seconds. Start stirring the eggs while making sure that the eggs do not clump together.
When the eggs turn solid, add them to the pot containing the cauliflower bits.
Drain the boiled carrots and add them to the pot as well along with the celery.
Add 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos and salt to taste.
Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and serve.