This is one of my favorite easy low carb meals to prepare! It is perfect for when you are craving fried rice! Using grated cauliflower instead of traditional rice keeps the carbs and calories at bay while enjoying a classic Asian dish!
Add your favorite protein such as chicken or shrimp with the appropriate amount of Healthy Fats and you have a complete Lean and Green meal that is oh so delicious!
Shrimp or Chicken
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients:
2 and 3/4 cup grated cauliflower (5 1/2 Greens)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped with whites and greens separated
(1/2 Green)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 tsp powdered ginger (1/2 Condiment)
3 tbsp lite Soy Sauce (3 Condiments)
2 eggs, beaten (2/3 Lean)
9.3 oz shrimp or 8 oz chicken, cooked weight (1 1/3 Lean)
Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil - if using chicken or 2 tsp sesame oil or olive oil - if using shrimp (1 or 2 Healthy Fats)
Directions:
Cook eggs in a nonstick skillet lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Scramble eggs until done, but still moist. Set aside.
In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil if using chicken or 2 tsp sesame oil or olive oil if using shrimp over medium high heat. Heat oil and add the finely diced white part of the green onions for approximately 1 minute.
Add grated cauliflower and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, diced green onion tops, pre-cooked shrimp or chicken, and eggs. Mix well and cook for an additional 3 more minutes. Sprinkle red pepper flakes lightly over the top (optional).
Makes 2 Servings
Each serving provides
1 Lean, 3 Greens, 2 Condiments and 2 Healthy Fats if using shrimp or 1 Healthy Fat if using chicken
