cauliflower fried rice with tofu
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, grated or “riced” in food processor or Vitamix
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 of a medium onion, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 egg whites, scrambled (optional)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium tamari
tofu
- 1 pack extra firm tofu, drained
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 2 T rice vinegar
- 1 T dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 T ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Green onions for garnish, thinly sliced
Method
Rinse off head of cauliflower and cut off the green leaves and most of stems. Drain well. Cut into little florets. Place a handful of cauliflower florets into the Vitamix container (about a cup or so) and put the lid on. Turn the machine on to variable speed 2 and press the cauliflower into the blades with the tamper. After about 5 seconds the cauliflower should be in little rice shapes. Repeat in small batches until the whole head is riced.
Whisk together tofu marinade, set aside. Cut well-drained tofu (make sure to press into paper towels) into cubes.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in onions and garlic and sauté until onion soften, about 3 minutes.
Add in carrots, and cook until carrots become tender, about 4 minutes.
In a separate skillet, heat coconut oil, add tofu, and cook for a few minutes per side until a slight crust forms.
Stir in zucchini, cauliflower and tamari into the skillet with the carrots and onions, and cook while stirring frequently for about 8 minutes.
Add marinade to the skillet with the tofu and let cook down a bit.
Add in the prepared egg whites with the cauliflower, and cook until egg whites are heated through, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and sriracha before serving.
Enjoy!
Comments 7
Feb 24 2014 @ 12:00am
Lovely idea, I'm a cauliflower fan because it's such a mellow sponge for other flavours. I like that your recipe is a meal in a bowl x
Feb 26 2014 @ 12:00am
agreed - it's very mild and is perfect for Asian flavors. I also love it in place of cous cous in middle eastern salads!
Feb 26 2014 @ 12:00am
Great idea! This looks so fresh and yummy. :)
Feb 26 2014 @ 12:00am
thanks :)
Apr 8 2014 @ 12:00am
Reblogged this on nicola..
Anonymous
Aug 15 2014 @ 12:00am
What is the nutrition info for this and all of your dishes?
Sep 10 2014 @ 12:00am
I don't count calories but you could certainly enter the ingredients into an app. hope that's helpful! x