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    Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower "Rice"

    Published: Feb 15, 2015 ยท Updated: Aug 14, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Mardi Gras beads with bowl of multicolored Fried Cauliflower Rice and shrimp

    Colorful, quick, and festive Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower "Rice" is a great meal to celebrate the fun holiday

    white bowl with Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower Rice and green, gold and purple beads

    This is a super quick meal to make. I mean 30 minutes from the very beginning to eating, even when I make it, and I am the slowest cook in the world. I like to take my time in the kitchen, and I have no sense of urgency.

    The hardest part is prepping the veggies. You'll chop some colorful veggies -- green and yellow bell peppers, celery, and onions.

    Then you'll have to "rice" your cauliflower to make it look like actual rice.

    I tried this a while back and made the biggest mess ever and never wanted to try again. That was until I saw a video on how to easily and quickly rice cauliflower where you add roughly chopped fresh cauliflower into a large blender and fill with water. Blend for about 10-30 seconds until it is the size of rice; drain and enjoy. P.S. You can also now buy riced cauliflower.

    two bowls of Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower Rice on top of white counter with slate colored napkins

    Using cauliflower is great for a few reasons. Cauliflower is a veggie, and since most people don't get enough veggies, cauliflower rice is a great thing to add to your diet to increase your veggie intake.

    But the most important reason is that you can use colorful cauliflower and make an incredibly fun and festive dish! I mean, just look at how fabulous this Mardi Gras fried "rice" is!! So. Much. Color.

    Mardi Gras beads with bowl of multicolored Fried Cauliflower Rice and shrimp

    I used Cajun inspired spices and shrimp to make this more in line with the Mardi Gras theme than the typical Fried Rice I make that is more Asian inspired.

    It's a great thing to make to celebrate Mardi Gras Day on Tuesday or just to increase your veggie intake or both.

    If you aren't a fan of shrimp, feel free to substitute chicken, cauliflower, steak, or tofu.

    If you want more carbohydrates, feel free to add some cooked & cooled rice when you're adding in the cauliflower ๐Ÿ™‚

    white bowl with Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower Rice and green, gold and purple beads

    Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower "Rice"

    Colorful, quick, and festive Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower "Rice" is a great meal to celebrate the fun holiday
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon oil coconut or avocado oil
    • 1 medium yellow bell pepper diced
    • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
    • 4 stalks celery diced
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 6 cups riced cauliflower about 1 medium head of cauliflower
    • ยฝ teaspoon paprika
    • ยผ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 lb peeled shrimp

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute diced bell pepper, celery, and onion for 5 minutes. Push to the sides, and add garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Push to the side.
    • Gradually add cauliflower to the skillet and stir-fry for about 7 minutes until lightly browned. Season with paprika and cayenne pepper. Push the sides.
    • Add shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides for 3 minutes each. Stir everything together and cook until shrimp is done. Sprinkle with parsley if desired, and enjoy!

    Notes

    *Use any protein in place of the shrimp if desired. Tofu, chicken, and steak would all be delicious!
    *Add extra cooked rice for a more filling dish or serve with a slice of bread.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Mardi Gras Fried Cauliflower "Rice"
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    239
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    285
    mg
    95
    %
    Sodium
     
    378
    mg
    16
    %
    Potassium
     
    1067
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    19
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    29
    g
    58
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    540
    IU
    11
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    202.6
    mg
    246
    %
    Calcium
     
    249
    mg
    25
    %
    Iron
     
    3.9
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    1. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      February 17, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      I find cutting veggies to be strangely therapeutic! As for this take on fried rice - lady, I am so loving your use of "cauli-rice"! YUM!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 23, 2015 at 10:17 pm

        Totally agree! Cooking is absolutely my therapy, and cauli-rice is my new obsession ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    2. Rachael@AvocadoADayNutrition says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      I've been really into cauliflower rice lately, basically topping it with everything known to man! I I haven't tried it fried rice style yet though! Hope you're having fun down in NOLA!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 23, 2015 at 10:19 pm

        Oh my gosh me too!! I am borderline out of control with my cauliflower "rice" use. You've got to try it "fried" -- so delish

        Reply
    3. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

      February 22, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      I've been making cauliflower rice for the past couple of weeks as I've been recipe testing it for my blog - post coming soon! My husband actually likes it better than rice! Hope you had a fun Mardi Gras!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 23, 2015 at 10:15 pm

        Oh can't wait for your post! I've become cauliflower "rice" obsessed. I'm literally using it for everything! I love making a big batch and then keeping it in my fridge for the week

        Reply
    4. Whiting says

      February 09, 2018 at 11:58 am

      This looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 13, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you!! It's goooooooood ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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