QUICK dinner idea but you may need a BIB TO WATCH this Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides protein for vegans, while chickpeas are a budget-friendly option.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onions

Chives offer a similar flavor with fewer calories, while regular onions are more economical.

Slice the stem of the cauliflower and pull out the florets.

Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.

Add some cauliflower to the blender and blend on the lowest setting for about 10 seconds to rice it.

Pour out the riced cauliflower and repeat with the remaining florets.

Chop one small carrot into cubes.

Chop about 60 grams of broccolini.

Finely chop half a red onion.

Finely chop two pieces of garlic.

Chop 30 grams of chimichurri mushrooms.

Make the sauce by adding 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, a splash of toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce; stir to combine.

In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons chili oil.

Sauté the onions and garlic for a couple of minutes.

Add the carrots and broccolini and sauté for another couple of minutes.

Add the mushrooms and sauté briefly.

Add 2 cups riced cauliflower and the hemp hearts to the pan; stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add in the fresh basil and turn off the heat; give it a good stir.

Plate the dish and top with sesame seeds before serving.

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