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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

    Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

    Published: Jan 17, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is an easy low carb meal that is chock full of veggies! It’s so tasty your family won’t even miss the rice.

    scoop of pork fried cauliflower rice in wooden spoon

    We had some leftover pulled pork to use up and I remember my mother in law telling me that she uses her leftover pork to make pork fried rice. It is super easy to make and very filling.

    Don’t worry if you don’t have leftover pork or are short on time. I will share lots of options for shortcuts as well.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    Where is the Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make this easy meal, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.

    How To Make Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

    minced carrots in frying pan for pork fried cauliflower rice

    Step One: Carrots

    Start by cooking minced or chopped carrots in olive oil.

    You can mince or chop fresh carrots by hand or use a food processor.

    Or if you prefer you can use frozen or canned carrots instead.

    minced ginger, garlic and carrots in frying pan for pork fried cauliflower rice

    Step Two: Garlic and Ginger

    Once the carrots have softened, add some minced garlic and minced ginger.

    One of my favorite shortcuts is using this minced garlic but you can use fresh garlic powdered garlic.

    For fresh garlic, use four cloves.

    If measuring minced garlic, use two teaspoons.

    If you prefer to use dried minced garlic or garlic powder, use one teaspoon.

    soy sauce and olive oil added to minced garlic carrots and ginger

    Step Three: Liquids

    Stir in the remaining olive oil along with the soy sauce and sesame seed oil.

    riced cauliflower in frying pan with minced vegetables

    Step Four: Riced Cauliflower

    Then add the cauliflower rice and stir fry over medium heat.

    Here is my recipe for cauliflower rice if you want to make your own.

    Or as a shortcut, I would suggest buying frozen cauliflower rice and warming it up in the microwave before stir frying it.

    shredded pork peas and onions added to riced cauliflower

    Step Five: Pork, Peas, and Onions

    Now add the cooked pork, peas, and sliced green onions.

    As I mentioned I had leftover shredded pork to use for this recipe but if you don’t any leftovers and want to make it from scratch, here is my recipe pulled pork (skip the barbecue sauce, of course).

    For a shortcut, I suggest buying precooked pulled pork from the grocery store or Costco.

    scrambled eggs in well of pork fried cauliflower rice in frying pan

    Step Six: Eggs

    After the pork and peas are hot, make a well in the center of the pork fried cauliflower rice and add the beaten eggs. Stir and cook them in the center and before mixing them into the fried rice.

    pork fried cauliflower rice in white bowl

    Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice Recipe FAQs

    1. Can the make this recipe with regular rice instead of cauliflower rice? Yes, you can substitute equal amounts of regular rice for the cauliflower rice.

    2. Is cauliflower rice better than rice? That really depends on which factors you are looking at but overall I feel that cauliflower rice is a better option than white rice. Here are the nutrition facts for one cup so that you can compare.

    One cup of cauliflower rice has 25 calories, 5 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber, 1.9 grams of sugar and 1.9 grams of protein.

    One cup of white rice has 205 calories, 45 grams of carbs, .6 grams of fiber, .1 grams of sugar, and 4.3 grams of protein.

    3. How do you make cauliflower rice? It super easy! Here is a link to my recipe for cauliflower rice.

    4. Can pork fried cauliflower rice be frozen? Yes, you can freeze the leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave.

    5. Can I make this without the pork? Yes, you can leave the pork out and just have fried cauliflower rice.

    6. Is pork fried cauliflower rice gluten-free? To make this recipe gluten-free, you would have to use a gluten free soy sauce or substitute the soy sauce with something like coconut aminos.

    pork fried cauliflower rice in white bowl

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    scoop of pork fried cauliflower rice in wooden spoon

    Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

    Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is an easy low carb meal that is chock full of veggies! It’s so tasty your family won’t even miss the rice.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Equipment

    T-Fal Fry Pan
    Stir Fry Spatula
    Spoon Spatula
    Dynasty Sesame Seed Oil

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 1/4 cup minced carrots
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
    • 3 cups cooked cauliflower rice
    • 1 cup cooked pork (pulled, shredded, or cubed)
    • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
    • 2 large eggs beaten

    Instructions

    • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced carrots and cook until tender.
    • Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for one minute.
    • Stir in the remaining olive oil as well as the soy sauce and sesame seed oil.
    • Add the cauliflower rice. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the cooked pork, thawed peas, and sliced green onions. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
    • Make a well in the center of the pork fried cauliflower rice and pour in the beaten eggs. Stir and cook in the center and then combine with the fried cauliflower rice.

    Video

    Notes

    See blog post for tips, shortcuts, and answers to FAQs.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 612mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Author: Tonia Larson

    pork fried cauliflower rice image collage

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Alexis says

      May 29, 2023 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE this recipe!! So easy to make especially with leftover pork from another recipe and it tastes amazing!

      Reply
      • Tonia Larson says

        May 30, 2023 at 9:22 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for coming back to leave a review!

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      October 26, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      great flavor

      Reply

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