This Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice is a comforting healthy alternative to classic fried rice. It's so good, you won't even notice you're eating low carb!
The best part about this Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice is that even though it feels like comfort food, it is a healthy hearty meal. You won't miss the rice, because it's that good!
Does Cauliflower Rice Taste Like Rice?
No, not exactly. Cauliflower rice takes on the flavors of the ingredients you cook it with, so it doesn't have a strong cauliflower flavor, and you don't miss the rice in my opinion.
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled tofu and tamari. Cook until starting to brown, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice, carrots, peas, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, the rest of the sesame oil and tamari, and salt and pepper as needed. Cook for a few minutes, until carrots are tender.
- Add white parts of the green onion. Cook for a minute longer.
- Top with the green parts of the green onion.
Storage
This will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tips
- To save time, use frozen cauliflower rice. To save money use a head of cauliflower and rice it yourself.
- Don't thaw frozen cauliflower rice. Just add it straight to the pan.
- You could add turmeric for a yellow color. This makes it look like the classic fried rice with eggs. It adds a nice flavor too, but you don't have to use it.
- This recipe tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.
Variations / Additions
- Broccoli
- Edamame
- Celery
- Bell pepper
- Asparagus
- Roasted cashews
- Peanuts
- Cabbage
- Greens
- Corn
- Tempeh
- Rice
Other Asian Inspired Recipes
- Vegan Fried Rice
- Vegetable Spring Rolls
- Tofu and Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce
- Gluten Free Vegan Tempura
Recipe
If you are cutting back on carbs, this Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice is for you. Packed with Asian flavors, you won't even miss the rice!
I originally posted this recipe May 23, 2015. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it.
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You May Need
Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 14 oz. firm or extra firm tofu crumbled
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil divided
- 3 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari divided
- 3 cups chopped cauliflower about ½ head (or use store-bought riced cauliflower)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup finely chopped carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon gluten free hoisin sauce
- 2 green onions chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pulse chopped cauliflower in a food processor until the consistency is similar to rice. You can also grate the cauliflower on a box grater. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add crumbled tofu and 2 tablespoons of tamari. Cook until starting to brown, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add riced cauliflower, peas, carrots, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, the rest of tamari and sesame oil, and salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add chopped green onion and cook about a minute longer.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Manali @ CookWithManali says
love the flavors in this and fried rice has always been a favorite! I always make mine without eggs too 🙂
Willow Moon says
For people who are missing the eggs, hopefully the tofu can take their place!
theveganistafoodie says
I've been wanting to try Cauliflower rice. This is a great place to start. Happy to have a way to cut carbs.
Willow Moon says
You are right that this is a good place to start! This dish was actually my first cauliflower rice dish! The rest of the ingredients make the dish. There are enough flavors to make you forget it isn't rice you are eating.
Jared says
What a great way low carb a high carb meal! Looks great.
Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says
I love fried rice! I'll have to try this version with cauliflower and tofu next time! Yum!
Kyah says
This sounds delicious! I LOVE cauliflower and my boyfriend loves tofu so I think this will be a win!
Kyah
melissachee says
Yum!!! This looks great.
--Melissa
Kwame says
Looks delicious
B.B. Free says
Fried. Cauliflower. Tofu. Magic words, indeed.
[email protected] Yoga Mat Monkey says
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. It's going on the menu?
Willow Moon says
Thanks, I hope you like it!