You definitely won’t miss your favorite Asian takeout fried rice with this healthier, pineapple fried cauliflower rice.
Ok, before you say anything, I know this dish seems super Summery. But, keep in mind…IT’S SUMMER WHERE I AM. I mean Lord have mercy, as soon as you walk outside, beads of sweat form on your forehead and your hair explodes with frizz from the humidity. Get your sh*t together, Florida!
So, with this heat wave in full force, I decided to take a back seat from the holiday madness and make an Asian-inspired favorite of mine: fried rice. In order to cut back on the greasy, traditionally fried version of this starch-filled indulgence, I made a few substitutions.
I absolutely love thinking of ways to substitute veggies into recipes. Obviously, rice is the main ingredient in fried rice, so I figured cauliflower rice would be a great sub. All you need is a food processor! Here’s how to make the rice:
- Cut the leaves and stem off of the bottom of 1 head of cauliflower.
- Cut the cauliflower in half, and then cut the florets off of the core.
- Break up the florets into relatively small chunks (depending on the size of your food processor).
- Place a handful of florets into your food process. Process the cauliflower florets in batches in order to ensure a consistent texture.
- Pulse until the cauliflower resembles a rice texture. You want it to be chopped, but not a pastey texture!
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Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
Sounds awesome! I just told my mom I wanted to experiment with cauliflower rice over break. Zoodles are my go-to healthy substitution. My current favorite tool is my food processor because I can make smoothies with it!
The Blissful Balance says
Zoodles are mine, too! They’re the easiest to spiralize and so yummy and versatile.
Lisa says
This looks so, so good! I am a big fan of any excuse to add pineapple to a meal.
The Blissful Balance says
Haha right!? Thanks Lisa!!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
UM YES PLEASE. Part of the reason I don’t like getting takeout often is because I know it is loaded with tons of unhealthy ingredients. This looks and sounds freaking spectacular though. And I mean, come on… PINEAPPLE.
The Blissful Balance says
Yeah I barely ever get it, when I do of course I enjoy it but I know it’s so unhealthy.
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
I’ve never put pineapple in my fried rice. I must try this!
The Blissful Balance says
Oh you have toooo pineapple + fried rice = yes
She Rocks Fitness says
Definitely no sweating going on here when you step outside…Right now it is a monsoon out there. Lucy and I almost got blown over…LOL! I love this recipe and pinned it for later! XOXO
The Blissful Balance says
Haha oh my!! How cold does it get on Nantucket? Maybe that’s the sign of a cold front!
Jess @hellotofit says
Mmmm I love pineapple fried rice, and I’m SURE I’d love this. Now that I’m obsessed with cauli rice!!
The Blissful Balance says
Cauli rice is my new obsession!
Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says
Oh my goodness! This looks DEEEEELISH! I would eat Pineapple anything, so this recipe has my name all over it!
The Blissful Balance says
It’s so crazy how good pineapple and the Asian flavors go so well together!