This superfood stir fry cauliflower rice is an easy way to turn your favorite seaweed sheets into a vitamin packed meal! Add some veggies and you're set!
This post was sponsored by GimMe Organic but the content and opinions expressed are fully my own.
Looking to get an extra boost of vitamins and minerals into your everyday meals? Well, I've got the recipe for you! I love it when I figure out quick and easy ways to make healthy food ever healthier! The key is to keep it tasty, so you don't even know that it's extra good for you. This stir fry cauliflower rice is the perfect way to crush those healthy eating goals!
Back in August, I worked with this awesome brand, GimMe Organic and created these Easy Sushi Rolls that my kids still love making.
Kids Love These Seaweed Snacks!
We eat their seaweed snacks every week, and I can't help but get excited that my kids willingly beg for something that's actually super healthy but feels like an unhealthy pre-packaged kid snack. They also have delicious seaweed chips in multiple flavors!
My favorite is the sriracha...mmmm. (Hint: if you click on the links above you can get a nice discount via amazon on their products until January 31! Stock up!) So when GimMe came to me again to create another recipe using their products I didn't even hesitate!
This go around, they wanted me to get creative and repurpose their seaweed sheets in a sneaky yet effective way. No. Problem. I knew I wanted it to be something easy because the ultimate combo when it comes to recipes is healthy but simple.
And this stir fry cauliflower rice hits the nail on the head! It's literally 5 simple steps and 9 easy ingredients to a meal so packed with flavor and nutrients you will wonder where it's been all your life! Oh and for those of you looking for something lower carb and low in calories and fat, yep. It's that too.
Vitamin Packed Stir Fry Cauliflower Rice in 5 Easy Steps
- Pulse seaweed sheets into small flakes
- Pulse cauliflower into rice like pieces and chop veggies (Hint: you can buy pre-riced cauliflower and pre-chopped veggies for an even easier meal, SAY WHAT?!)
- Saute ingredients
- Mix in seaweed flakes
- Devour...okay maybe this isn't really a step 😉
Viola! Dinner is served. I mean, does it get any better than easy, flavorful AND healthy? Nope. Not for this mom of 3. On your mark, get set, GO!
If you're looking for a great pair for this low carb rice for an all around lower carb meal, try my Chinese Style Vegan Orange Cauliflower recipe!
Low Carb Stir Fry Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 7 full sheets GimMe Organic roasted seaweed
- 1 medium head cauliflower about 4 cups cauliflower rice if buying prepackaged
- 2 cups chopped mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped green onion
- 1 cup chopped red pepper
- ¼ cup Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Place seaweed sheets into a food processor and pulse until they become small flakes.
- Make cauliflower rice by cutting head into pieces, cutting out most of the stem. Using a food processor pulse cauliflower until it is in small rice like pieces. You can also use a grater to grate the cauliflower if you do not have a processor.
- Saute sesame oil and garlic in a large pan over medium heat until the garlic gets fragrant.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, except the seaweed flakes, and sauté while stirring until everything is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated. I prefer mine on the al dente side so taste as you go and remove from heat when you reach your desired consistency. Pour into a large bowl.
- Add the desired amount of seaweed flakes to the bowl and mix well to incorporate. Serve as a main dish or as a side to any Asian inspired meal!
Notes
- You can sub in any veggies you prefer in this. Add as many seaweed flakes as you want and save the rest to sprinkle on other meals!
- Tips to prep ahead: Wash and chop veggies. Rice cauliflower. Grind seaweed into flakes.
- Baby/toddler food idea: Great kids meal!
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Nicole Dawson
I agree with Alisa. It doesn't take long for is to eat those seaweed sheets after I return from the store. But I think we could still totally do the cauli rice. Thats been on my agenda to make for a while (but we eat cauliflower pretty quickly too).
veggiesdontbite
Totally! SO funny how much they love these!
Alisa Fleming
We love those seaweed sheets! Your recipe is deliciously brilliant, but I have to admit, it will probably never happen in our house. The second I open those sheets, they're gone! There is just no way there would be any left for cooking 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Hahaha!! I definitely needed to hide these in order to get this made!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
I am all about cauliflower rice since I published that Power Bowl recipe fromBlissful Basil a few weeks ago. I had never really experimented with it before. Love the addition of the seaweed snacks here! My kind of dinner :O)
veggiesdontbite
That was the other one I was looking into, it looked amazing! I will definitely try it soon. Cauliflower rice is so simple and good!
The Vegan 8
This is such a beautiful and colorful dish! I'm actually a fan of cauliflower rice now, can you believe it, lol! Are you going low carb on me?? That's 2 low carb recipes recently....justttt kidding! I know you love your carbs! I have never had seaweed sheets before, I'm going to have to try that some time! Love the sesame oil too, that stuff is so dang good.
veggiesdontbite
Oh heck no! I love my carbs! But I also love getting in more veggies any way I can! I'm shocked to hear you like it, LOL. I actually like it a lot more than I thought I would. Such a great way to add more veggies in. But I sometimes add it to brown rice to make it a heartier meal!
Tazim
I've been hearing about the benefits of seaweed lately and wondering how to use it in my diet. Thanks for the idea of using it in this delicious looking meal!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you! It has so many nutrients!
GiGi Eats
I may very well be the most obsessed with nori person on the face of the planet. The fact that you mixed it with this cauliflower - SIGH! Now I must eat the wholeeeeeee thing!
veggiesdontbite
You and my kids! They can literally eat an entire carton of seaweed snacks in one sitting. They were so on board with this! LOL!
Angela
This looks like such a great recipe, I keep meaning to try cauliflower rice, but I haven't got round to it. I will have to try it now I have this gorgeous recipe.
veggiesdontbite
It's a great way to add in more veggies! Definitely give it a try!
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction
Adding seaweed to cauliflower rice, such a great idea! I have never thought about that. The bowl of this goodness screams healthy 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Thank you! It is very healthy but so good too!
Just Jo
I love cauliflower rice but haven't tried stir frying it - great idea! I love all the add ins you've used and your beautiful photographs too.
veggiesdontbite
Thanks so much! I love stir frying it!
Brian Jones
What a lovely collection of recipes, love the addition of the maple syrup to add sweetness.
veggiesdontbite
Thanks Brian! An easy and healthy way to add that sweet touch!
Uma
Like to see rice recipe in different flavor:) My family likes only Indian spices and flavor,( especially in rice items) but I like to try every flavor. Never tried this way and I like to try this soon. Thanks!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks Uma! I guess we like what we are used to!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
This recipe looks delicious! I love roasted seaweed, and it's so nutritious!
veggiesdontbite
It's SO good for you! I love it too! Thanks Amy!
Becky Striepe
This looks so awesome, and I love the hint about pre-riced cauliflower. Anything to save some time on a busy evening!
veggiesdontbite
I am all about saving time! Even if it means spending a little more. In my life, time is precious!
Dianne
I've been looking for creative ways to use cauliflower rice. This looks amazing. Thank you!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks Dianne! It's always great to mix it up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lucky me I just picked up a perfect head of cauliflower to use this week 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Perfect! And such an easy dish too!