This Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry is a health nut’s dream come true—cashews included!
Ever go for a walk through the produce section of the grocery store, and every time you pass a new vegetable, you nod and say, “Yep!” Then you grab the most perfectly ripe one and deposit it into your basket?
I was in one of these moods the other day. All I remember is that everything looked SO tasty and colorful as I strolled down the produce aisle. I headed home with a veritable garden in my car. The question suddenly hit me: What do I do with all these veggies?
The answer: A stir-fry!
This cauliflower rice stir-fry is absolutely jam-packed with fresh, flavorful, good-for-you ingredients. It’s got a medley of gorgeous greens and a dressing that’s the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and a little bit tangy. This meal is ideal for lunch or dinner—it’s a great one-stop dish that requires no sides or appetizers. It has everything you could want. So what are you waiting for? Get fryin’!
Is This Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry Healthy?
This cauliflower rice stir-fry is quite healthy overall, and it’s also a great option for most diets. The combo of mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy, peas, and zucchini offers a superfood punch of fiber, antioxidants, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Plus, the cashews are full of healthy fats and magnesium. The sauce, which contains ginger, garlic, and lime juice, has some anti-inflammatory properties, so you get some health benefits with your flavor boosters, too.
This recipe works well for gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based diets, though the addition of honey means it’s not vegan. But, you could always swap in agave for a vegan alternative.
Ricing The Cauliflower
To make Cauliflower Rice, you first need to “rice” the cauliflower. You can do this in a number of ways. The easiest is with a food processor. Pulse the florets to prevent them from turning to mush. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender. No blender? You can grate the cauliflower on a box grater like you would cheese. Last, you can always chop it up with a little elbow grease.
To cook it, you can microwave for about five minutes, depending on how much you have. You can also bake it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes. Or you can spread out the rice on a pan and roast it on high heat for the same period of time.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Let the stir-fry cool completely, then store it in an airtight container. You can then keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re making your own cauliflower rice, try this homemade Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice as the base for your stir-fry. You could also make some Green Cauliflower Rice or punch up the umami richness with this Mushroom Cauliflower Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 8 mushrooms quartered
- 1 cup snow peas halved
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 2 cups bok choy chopped
- 2 medium zucchini sliced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 3 cups cooked cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts roasted and salted
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1-2 green onions finely sliced
For The Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon crunchy chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli, bok choy, and zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes. Once the veg is mostly cooked, add in the peas and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- While the veggies sauté, in a bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. If you find it's too thick, add a drizzle of water. Set aside.
- Pour in the sauce. Stir.
- Serve the stir-fry on top of the cauliflower rice. Garnish with the cashew nuts, cilantro, and green onions.
Tips & Notes:
- Use fresh ingredients. Despite the wide assortment of flavors on show here, a rotten veggie, for instance, will stick out and ruin the dish.
- Pulse the cauliflower rice in the food processor. Don’t hold down the button lest you run the risk of turning your rice into mush.
- Sauté the cauliflower rice in a pan for a few minutes before serving; this will enhance the texture by drying it out and giving it a slight crispness.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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