Fried Rice with Cauliflower and without Guilt
My recipe for Fried Rice with Cauliflower is a makeover of a fried rice that I have made for years. While testing this recipe, I came across Organic Cauliflower Rice at Trader Joe’s. I have heard quite a bit of buzz talk about this product and how much it tastes like rice. Truth be told, I am not a big fan of cauliflower, but my curiosity had peaked. My family loves cauliflower, so, I was willing to venture out of the box. This product was an eye-opener for me and I was amazed at how delicious it was. I have to say, cauliflower rice won me over!
White Rice
Many recipes using cauliflower rice, replace the white rice completely. But, I prefer it with a little bit of white rice added. I feel that not only does it add texture; but it also satisfies my hunger for a longer period. However, if you would prefer you can omit the white rice. The omission of the rice will reduce the Weight Watcher point count down to 1 point per serving. As for the rice itself, this recipe works best with leftover rice. However, a small batch of rice could be prepared early in the morning or the day before.
The Peas and Vegetables
My preference for this dish is the use of sugar snap peas. I chose these peas as they added crunch and texture. However, any pea can be used as a replacement, snow peas, sweet fresh peas, or frozen peas.
The Bacon
I like to sprinkle one slice of crisply cooked bacon, minced into bacon bits, over the finished dish. The addition of the bacon just adds a little extra crunchy flavor and color. However, this recipe can easily be prepared vegetarian and the bacon omitted.
Weight Watchers and Waist Watchers
If my recipe for Fried Rice with Cauliflower is made with the white rice a 3/4 cup serving is 2 WW Smart Points. But if you choose to omit the white rice, a 3/4 serving is 1 WW Smart Point. The omission of the bacon does not affect the point count.
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