Cauliflower rice, essentially just pulverized cauliflower, and tofu are great swaps for making a lighter fried “rice.” This dish is packed with flavor and color; it includes more than your typical fried rice. Nutrient-packed sweet potatoes, purple cabbage, bell peppers, and greens! This looks more like confetti, “fried” rice!
Sweet potatoes are a great addition to the meal, providing healthy carbohydrate and fiber. They are also packed with cancer-fighting properties and carotenoids – a class of antioxidant.
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, diced
1 cup of zucchini, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup of frozen peas (optional)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup red cabbage, chopped (optional)
2-3 cups of greens (e.g. spinach, kale)
1-2 teaspoon(s) ginger powder
3 tablespoons Braggs Amino Acids or low sodium soy/ tamari sauce
1 package of tofu (14-16 oz)
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
pinch of black pepper
16 oz cauliflower rice or ~3 cups pulverized cauliflower
Instructions
- Wash and chop the veggies. Mince the garlic.
- Sauté the garlic in 1 tablespoon of water until lightly browned. Add in the onion and cook until the onions start to become translucent. Add the sweet potato and additional 1-2 tablespoons of water, as needed to keep the veggies from sticking. Sauté the veggies until the sweet potatoes start to soften.
- Add the zucchini, peas, peppers, and cabbage to the stir fry. Continue to add a tablespoon of water as needed to keep the veggies from sticking. Stir in the ginger and Braggs/soy sauce. Finally, add in the greens. Allow the greens to simmer down and then remove the veggies from the heat.
- Using a clean towel, press the water out of the tofu. Sauté the tofu without oil or water on medium-heat. Break the tofu into small pieces and cook until desired texture. Stir in the turmeric and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a clean pan, lightly toast the cauliflower without oil or water. Avoid over cooking. In a bowl or a large pan, combine the cauliflower, tofu, and veggies, Fold until well combines. Serve on 3-4 plates or bowls and top with fresh herbs. Serve with avocado or toasted cashews, if desired. Enjoy!
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