Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu and Vegetables
A light, low-carb take on fried rice using riced cauliflower, crispy tofu, and fresh veggies tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired low-carb recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cauliflower, riced, extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, carrot, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower, riced
- 8 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup green peas, frozen
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz cubed pressed tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp canola oil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 medium diced carrot and 1/2 cup frozen peas, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Step 4: Push vegetables to the side of the pan and pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs. Scramble eggs gently until just set, then mix with vegetables.
- Step 5: Add 4 cups riced cauliflower and 3 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
- Step 6: Return golden tofu to the pan along with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Serve immediately.







