Healthy Basil Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or 1 tablespoon coconut oil for flavor)
- 2 small bok choy, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, trimmed then finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, peeled & finely chopped or shredded (both for great texture); about 2 carrots
- 16 ounces cauliflower "rice" (can make from a medium head of cauliflower in food processor pressing out excess moisture before cooking*)
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced with stems removed
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, sliced
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use Tamari if gluten sensitive)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1-2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium high heat.
- Saute the bok choy, pepper, and carrots until slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower rice and mushrooms, saute until softened, about 3 -5 minutes.
- Toss in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute extra.
- Stir in the basil leaves and sauce, and continue stirring evenly until well combined about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
- Optional: additional fresh Thai basil leaves for topping
Notes
This recipe makes a great base for your favorite proteins! Try steamed shrimp, baked tofu, chicken, or a fried egg on top! If you don't have Thai basil, Italian basil also works well! For more carbs, mix in regular tasty rice as well!!
Find it online: https://onehungrybunny.com/basil-cauliflower-fried-rice/
