Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice

This easy Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is loaded with vegetables, full of juicy pineapple, and can easily be made Paleo and Whole30!  Have this healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free pineapple fried rice dinner recipe ready and on the table in under 30 minutes!

Getting Out of a Rut with Pineapple Fried Rice

Sometimes you can get stuck in a rut and make the same recipe week, after week, after week.

You know the ingredients, you’ve got the techniques down, and it always turns out in-cre-di-ble.

One recipe I tend to do that with on a regular basis is this Gluten-Free Fried Rice recipe.  If I’m craving some takeout, it is sure to hit the spot.

This past week, instead of turning to my tried and true recipe, I decided to change it up a bit by making CAULIFLOWER fried rice… with pineapple!

The result…?

Cauliflower Fried Rice is as Good as Regular!

To be honest, I was a bit shocked.

The cauliflower fried rice recipe actually tasted as good (if not better!) than the traditional fried rice recipe I usually make.

Not to mention the juicy bites of pineapple in every bite!

If you are a pineapple-on-pizza or pineapple-on-anything type of person, this pineapple fried rice recipe is for you!!

What Kind of Cauliflower Rice Should I Use?

There are a few different types of cauliflower rice, or riced cauliflower, that you can use:

• You can make your own cauliflower rice at home using a food processor and an S-shaped blade.
  • Definitely the cheaper way, but can get a tad messy!
• Buy already prepared riced cauliflower in the refrigerated or frozen section.
  • The refrigerated riced cauliflower is my fave!!  Especailly if you live in Texas… Cece’s Veggie Noodle Co. has an excellent one!
  • Frozen cauliflower rice works great, too, but might get a tad bit more lidquidy than the other types.

How to Make Whole30 & Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice

The original version of this cauliflower fried rice recipe was made using Tamari, a gluten free soy sauce.

However, if you are on a Paleo, Whole30, or soy-free diet, coconut liquid aminos are a great substitute for regular soy sauce.

Simply replace the soy sauce 1-to-1 for coconut liquid aminos and follow the rest of the recipe.  Voila!  Whole30 & Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice!

How Can You Evolve this Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe?

While this pineapple fried rice recipe is already gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian, there are a few changes you can make to suit your taste buds and dietary preferences:

• Leave out the pineapple and peas to make this a low-carb dinner recipe.
• Change up the vegetables and replace with what you have on hand.  (Broccoli would be great in here, too!)
• See above to learn how to make this cauliflower fried rice Paleo and Whole30.

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Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice

This easy Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe is loaded with vegetables, full of juicy pineapple, and can easily be made Paleo and Whole30!  Have this healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free pineapple fried rice dinner recipe ready and on the table in under 30 minutes!

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Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword cauliflower fried rice, pineapple fried rice

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 285 kcal

London Brazil

Ingredients

• ½ cup carrots finely diced
• ¾ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
• ¾ cup sweet onion finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil divided
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 4 eggs whisked
• 3 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce gluten-free*
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• ¾ cup frozen peas
• ¾ cup pineapple cut into ½-inch pieces
• Green Onions optional
• Cilantro optional
• New! Get this recipe in Meal Plan #4

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok add 2 Tbsp. olive oil, carrots, bell pepper, and onion. Saute over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
2. Add crushed garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3. Push all vegetables to the side and add last tablespoon of olive oil and whisked eggs. Scramble eggs for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
4. In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Whisk to combine.

5. Add cauliflower rice and sauce to the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until cauliflower rice becomes slightly crispy. (I let mine sit for 1-2 minutes before stirring to get ultra crispy cauliflower rice!)

6. During the last 2 minutes of cooking add the frozen peas and pineapple chunks.

7. Serve Pineapple Cauliflower Fried rice with green onions or cilantro and enjoy!  Get this recipe in Meal Plan #4.

Recipe Notes

*Can also use Tamari or liquid coconut aminos for a Paleo and Whole30 version.

Nutrition Facts

Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 849mg37%

Potassium 812mg23%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 4010IU80%

Vitamin C 141.3mg171%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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