Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp and Bell Peppers Recipe
You want fried rice, but carbs said, “Not today, babe.” Enter cauliflower: the undercover veggie ninja doing the rice job without the guilt. Toss in bell peppers for color therapy and shrimp—but make it vegan, obviously. This dish serves Asian takeout realness, minus the oil slick and delivery delay. It’s saucy, sizzling, and screams “I have my life together,” even if you absolutely do not. All done in one pan, with minimal judgment and maximum flavor. Honestly, it’s cauliflower pretending to be rice better than your ex pretended to be mature.
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp and Bell Peppers Recipe
A low-carb, high-flavor cauliflower fried rice recipe with juicy vegan shrimp and crunchy bell peppers—ready in minutes and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower or 4 cups pre-riced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup vegan shrimp store-bought or homemade from konjac or tofu
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Rinse and chop cauliflower into florets. Pulse in a food processor until rice-like.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in bell peppers, stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Add vegan shrimp and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in cauliflower rice and soy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Sauté everything together for 5–6 minutes, letting the flavors blend.
- Top with green onions and chili flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while sizzling and gorgeous.
- Smile like you didn’t just whip up a 25-minute miracle.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 85%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Iron: 12%
- Folate: 25%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a dash of rice vinegar or lime juice for a zesty kick.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Want crunch? Throw in cashews or sesame seeds.
- Frozen cauliflower rice works, but fresh tastes sassier.
- Don’t skimp on the ginger—it’s the flavor boss here.
