Move over eggs and potatoes. This Cauliflower Fried Rice is about to become your new staple during Passover
Everyone who keeps kosher knows that it can be a little bit challenging at times. Especially when it comes to eating out, and especially if you live in an area where the options are scarce... or non existent for that matter.
But when it comes to Passover... ahhh... almost everyone struggles. Everyone I know, at some point, ends up standing in front of the fridge wondering what the heck to eat. Because the thought of eating eggs and potatoes one more time will make you wanna go on a hunger strike.
For us, it was never a huge deal growing up. Being raised in a Sephardic home, our options were pretty varied. Having a mom who is an unbelievable cook, was most definitely a plus. Rice was a staple during the Holiday, and even though we didn't have many "kosher for Passover" products in the market (other than Matzah, wine and ONE type of cookie), we were perfectly happy with everything our mom made (especially her Passover Walnut Cake ).
Once I married into an Ashkenaz family, things changed. Completely. All of the sudden I had to worry about a whoooole lot of stuff that I could no longer have in the house during Passover. Rice included. Ugh.
So every year, I have no choice but to put my creativity hat on, and come up with out-of-the-box dishes that my family will enjoy. Because, in case I haven't mentioned it before, when it comes to food, my family isn't happy with just "whatever".
Cauliflower Fried Rice to the rescue!
We wanted to give it a little bit of an Asian twist, which, again, was a challenge, since we couldn't use sesame oil, peanuts or soy sauce. But hey, we did it!
The flavor and texture is there. And you can use your favorite vegetables, and as many as you want (the more the better!!).
So here's what this cauliflower rice (literally) brings to the table:
- It's light
- It's full of fiber and vitamins
- It's VEGAN !
- And Paleo (if that's what you're into)
- It's delicious and satisfying
And most importantly,
- IT DOES NOT CONTAIN EGGS AND POTATOES
Good enough for ya?? We sure hope so!! 🙂
Enjoy!
Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4-6
Description
Cauliflower Fried Rice - Vegan, gluten Free, low carb , full of flavor and a great passover recipe too!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tbsp plus 2 teaspoon of olive or safflower oil
- 2 small zucchini, diced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp grated ginger, divided
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ cup raw cashews, chopped
- 3 tsp vegetable bouillon
- 1 cup diced pineapple (diced small)
- 1 tsp brown sugar, maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup chopped cilantro (you can also use parsley)
- Cashews for garnish
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets in the food processor and pulse until chopped very small (and it resembles rice). Set aside
- In a large non stick skillet (SEE NOTE), heat up 2 teaspoons of oil. Add diced zucchini, shredded carrots, garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Toss well and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add cashews and saute for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to keep them from burning. Add the cauliflower "rice" , 1 tablespoon of ginger, vegetable bouillon and ¼ teaspoon of salt and toss well. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl and set aside
- On the same skillet, cook the diced pineapple with the sugar, maple syrup or honey over medium heat for 5 minutes,until it starts to caramelize, stirring constantly
- Add the cook pineapple, vegetables and chopped cilantro to the cauliflower, toss well and garnish with cashews. Serve warm
Notes
You will need the skillet to cook the cauliflower, so make sure you use one that is big enough
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
Hungry Guy With Somewhat Curly Hair
I know one of the May I Have That Recipe girls, well actually both, and just had a bowl of this. Truly awesome, but what else would I expect from these two.
Jenn
Sounds delicious! My hubby doesn't like potatoes, so we eat a lot of rice. It's nice to change it up every once in awhile. I think this would be a big hit. And I LOVE cashews on fried rice!!
Nicole
My tummy is rumbling now - this looks delicious!
Choclette
I'm not at all clued up as to what you can and can't eat during Passover, but I didn't realise there were different diets depending on if you were Sephardic or Ashkenaz. This bowl of deliciousness looks good enough to satisfy anyone however and you've made it look so appealing.
cindele
Hi, I just made this dish- it is wonderful!!
Leah
I made this for shabbos . It was delicious everyone loved it . It was a big pathka but it was well worth it
Kim - Liv Life
OH my heavens! What an amazing recipe and one that I'm certain my entire family will love!
Carmen
I like the recipe a lot. Think is great.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Carmen.
Sandra Watts
That sounds awesomely good! I am not vegan or paleo but would eat that right up!
Leah
if i am using riced cauliflower how much should i use to equal the 1 1/2 lbs of cauliflower thanks
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Leah,
You'll need about 4 1/2 cups of riced cauliflower.
Alex
This was delicious. But it took way longer than 35 minutes.
Vicky & Ruth
WE are glad you liked it Alex. How long did it take you to make?
Adrienne Markus
Hi! What can I use instead of vegetable bouillon? The only kind I can find that is KFP has MSG in it and I can't eat MSG. Thanks!
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Adrienne,
You can use a combination of salt, garlic and onion powder, to taste (the salt amount will depend on how salty you like your food). Hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any more questions.
Vicky & Ruth
There is a KFP vegetable bouillon called Better Than Bouillon and they make a Kosher for Passover run, if you can find it, that will help as well. Streit's also makes a powder Bouillon without MSG, but it contains Hydrogenated oil.
Kathy
I made this for Shabbat/second to last night of Passover. Delicious! Used Better than Bouillon, but it was a bit salty. Do you use bouillon cubes or granules and if so, what brand? It did take much longer than stated just to cut up all the veggies and rice the cauliflower, but it was worth it!
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Kathy,
So glad you liked the recipe! We use Frontier Vegetarian Broth Powder, Chicken Flavor. Here's the link: . Hope this helps!
Tania
Any other suggestions instead of pineapples? I am allergic to it.
Vicky & Ruth
Tania, you can just skip the pineapple or add fresh mango cubes right before serving (don't cook the mango, it will get too mushy)
Alan G
You say that your Cauliflower fried rice is vegan. It would be if honey was not one of the ingredients. Honey is an animal byproduct so vegans don't eat it.
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your message. In this recipe we give the option of using brown sugar or maple syrup, or honey for anyone who isn't vegan.
Thanks again,
Vicky and Ruth
BAP
Can this recipe me made ahead of time? How would I reheat it before serving?
Vicky & Ruth
Yes, you can make our cauliflower fried rice ahead of time. You can either reheat it in the micorwave of covered in a 250F oven. Enjoy!
Vicky & Ruth
Yes, you can make our cauliflower fried rice ahead of time. You can either reheat it in the microwave of covered in a 250F oven. Enjoy!
Phyllis jacoby
Trying this dish for passover for about 30-35 people. Can it be frozen.
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Phyllis, we are afraid the cauliflower rice may get too soggy if you make it. ahead of time and freeze it. We suggest that you cook and freeze the veggies, cashews and pineapple. One or two days before you are serving the dish you can add the cauliflower rice. How does that sound to you?
Stuart Miller
That’s a lot of sodium. Is there a way to cut it in half?
Vicky and Ruth
You can use less salt and use no salt canned chickpeas
Evelyn
I didn’t have cauliflower but substitute it with quinoa. Love it!! Making it again with pan seared salmon.
Vicky and Ruth
Great adaptation of the recipe! So happy to hear you liked it!