Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry

One of our favorite microbiome experts, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, shared this delicious alternative to traditional stir fry on her blog over at gutbliss.com. If you’ve heard about the Microbiome, and want the understand from one of the top MD’s, in the field, listen to her incredible, in-depth talk HERE. Maybe even listen to it twice because it is absolutely packed with information about how the gut bacteria are involved in our health and what you can do to support it’s optimal functioning.

In this recipe we get to try out a lighter version of your favorite stir-fry and it still packs a big punch in the plant fiber department.. Feel free to do a fridge dump of all your favorite veggies, or add tofu, tempeh, or a little shrimp for a higher protein version. This recipe is versatile, delicious, and just about impossible not to love!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 to 6 cups cauliflower rice, frozen (or 1 large cauliflower riced in a food processor)

2 T sesame oil

Garlic, 2 cloves

1 cup broccoli florets (chopped small)

½ yellow onion, sliced

1 red pepper, sliced

1 cup green peas, frozen (edemame also works)

Baby Bok choy (optional)

Carrots (optional)

Scallions (for garnish, optional)

Cilantro (for garnish, optional)

For the sauce:

1 T sesame oil

¼ cup Tamari

½ to 1 tsp Siracha or garlic chili sauce (add less or more, depending on spice preference)

2 T Manuka honey

2 T natural peanut or almond butter

Method:

  • Mix the sauce. Set aside.

  • Place 1 T oil in a large pan or wok. Heat just above medium. Add onion, broccoli, red pepper, peas, and Bok choy and carrots (if using), and sauté until crispy tender. Set aside.

  • If using a whole cauliflower, wash, trim, and cut into large chunks. Run each chunk through a food processor to create a rice-like texture. Place 1 T oil in a pan and heat over medium. Add garlic and cauliflower rice to the pan, stir to coat in oil and cook, covered, stirring occasionally 5 to 8 minutes until slightly browned and tender (but not too tender).

  • Add vegetable mixture to rice. Heating over low heat, add desired amount of sauce. Serve warm, topped with cilantro and scallions if desired.

Recipe Source: https://gutbliss.com/cauliflower-rice-stir-fry/

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