Monica Younts Photography

Who would’ve thought that fried rice before and after bariatric surgery could actually help you along your weight loss journey?! This delicious, low carb recipe is surely a winner. Veggies don’t have to boring or flavorless and this cauliflower fried rice recipe will prove that to you. Pair this with my Orange Chicken recipe and you’ve got yourself a delicious dinner! 

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 24 oz frozen riced cauliflower

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup frozen peas/carrots

• 1 cup corn

• 1 cup green onions

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 tbsp dried ginger

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp avocado oil

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble until they are not runny anymore. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions - stir for about 1 minute. Then add riced cauliflower, peas/carrots, and corn. Stir in vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce. Cook until vegetables are tender and cauliflower rice is slightly browned. Serve hot, portion out 1/4-1/2 cup and enjoy with 1/4-1/2 cup of a protein food such as chicken or shrimp!

Find more weight loss meal & snack ideas in my Post Bariatric Surgery Meal Success Guide!