Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu and Green Onions Recipe
Let’s face it—regular fried rice is delicious but comes with a side of carb guilt. Enter Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu and Green Onions, your healthy, low-carb, high-flavor savior. It’s fast, fresh, and so good it’ll make your takeout menu jealous. Crispy tofu adds the perfect bite, cauliflower rice keeps it light, and green onions bring that pop of sass. The best part? You can make it in one pan without needing ninja-level kitchen skills. This is your weeknight hero—quick, wholesome, and secretly smug about how good it tastes.
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu and Green Onions Recipe
A quick, healthy vegan stir-fry featuring cauliflower rice, crispy tofu, and green onions tossed in a flavorful soy-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Press tofu to remove excess moisture and cut into small cubes.
- Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add tofu and cook until golden and slightly crisp, around 5–6 minutes.
- Remove tofu and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, carrots, and peas; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add tofu back to the pan along with chopped green onions.
- Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and coriander before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin K: 20%
- Magnesium: 12%
Additional Notes / Tips
- For extra crunch, air-fry or oven-bake tofu before stir-frying.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for more color and flavor.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Don’t overcook the cauliflower—it should stay a bit firm.
- Finish with a drizzle of chili oil if you like a spicy kick.
