Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

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Comfort food and healthy food don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Rather than ordering carb-heavy, sodium-laden fried rice take out, whip up your own in less than 20 minutes! Fast, easy, delicious, and nutritious – your skinny jeans will thank you.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4):

  • 3 cups of grated raw cauliflower (*use a cheese grater or food processor)
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 eggs (or 4 egg whites) scrambled
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • PREPARATIONS:

    1. In a large pan, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil on a medium/high heat, until onions become soft and transparent. (about 2-3 minutes)
    2. Next add in peas and carrots. Cook until carrots begin to soften and peas are heated through. (about 3-4 minutes)
    3. Next stir in scrambled eggs, cauliflower and soy sauce.
    4. Cook stirring frequently for about 5-7 more minutes.

    NUTRITIONAL CONTENT
    Serves 4 – This is a Step 2 Approved Recipe*

    PER SERVING:

    • FOR JOURNALING ON THE F-FACTOR DIET: 3g carbohydrate, 3g fiber
    • ACTUAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING: 81 calories, 7g protein, 10g carb, 3g fiber, 7g net carb, 4g sugar, 2g fat, 0g sat fat, 480mg sodium

    *Skip peas to make this recipe Step 1 Approved.