Popular Low Calorie recipe
Prawn Cauliflower Fried Rice
A lighter fried rice alternative with prawns, cauliflower rice, egg, and vegetables.
Reviewed for practical home cooking
This recipe is written for everyday kitchens with clear timing, visible ingredients, flexible serving ideas, and nutrition context for comparison. Check labels and allergens before cooking.
Why this meal fits you
It gives you the feel of fried rice while keeping the meal lighter and vegetable-heavy.
Nutrition angle
Prawns and egg add protein, while cauliflower rice increases volume with fewer calories than rice.
Ingredients
- 250g prawns
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 egg
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Scallions
- Black pepper
- Chilli flakes optional
Instructions
- 1Scramble egg and set aside.
- 2Cook prawns until pink.
- 3Add garlic, vegetables, and cauliflower rice.
- 4Stir-fry until tender but not watery.
- 5Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg.
- 6Top with scallions.
Cooking notes and swaps
Use this recipe as a dependable base rather than a rigid rule. If you are short on time, prep vegetables while the main protein cooks. If you need a lighter plate, increase vegetables and reduce rich sauces slightly. If you want a heartier dinner, add rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, or another familiar side that fits the flavour.
Taste before serving and adjust salt, acid, herbs, or heat at the end. For leftovers, cool quickly, refrigerate in a sealed container, and reheat until piping hot where appropriate.