Bacon Fried Cauliflower Rice

Bacon Fried Cauliflower Rice

If this side dish does not become a favorite at your house I will eat my shoe! I mean it. It is hands down amazing. So easy to make and super versatile ! You can make it with pretty much any riced vegetable, riced carrots, broccoli, etc. I can’y wait for you to make it and I encourage feedback!

Bacon Fried Cauliflower Rice

This side dish will make you happy!  I promise !  I make it whenever possible because my family would honestly eat it everyday.  Great and tasty way to get your kiddos to eat their vegetables. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 bacon slices diced
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil optional if your bacon does not release enough fat
  • 2 bags cauliflower rice frozen
  • 6 green onions diced finely
  • 4 garlic cloves minced or grated with microplane
  • 3 eggs beat and set aside
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Red Boat Fish Sauce use as much or as little as you like
  • 1 cup peas frozen, optional
  • 1 cup carrots shredded, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet.  Add the diced bacon and break apart to get even cooking and crisping.  Add extra oil if your bacon is not fatty enough. 
  • Add the cauliflower and cook on high until the liquid is gone and cauliflower rice is starting to brown.  Approximately 10-12 minutes. 
  • Add the green onions and garlic.  Cook for 3 minutes.  
  • Push the fried rice to the side and pour the egg to scramble on the empty side.  See picture above for reference. 
  • Once the egg is cooked, break it apart and mix the the rice.  Add the coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, and fish sauce.  Followed by the peas and carrots if using them. Continue to cook on high another 3-4 minutes.