Keto Bacon and Egg Fried Rice
This keto bacon and egg cauliflower fried rice is packed with bacon, eggs, vegetables, and cauliflower rice. It makes a quick, low-carb meal that comes together in just 20 minutes using only one pan.
Ingredient Notes
- Cauliflower Rice: Fresh cauliflower rice gives the best texture. If making your own, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-sized grains. Avoid overprocessing or it can become too fine.
- Smoked Bacon Cubes: The bacon adds both flavor and cooking fat to the dish. Starting it in a cold pan allows the fat to render slowly and creates the base for the fried rice.
- Spring Onions: The white parts are cooked with the vegetables while the green tops are added at the end for freshness and color.
- Yellow and Red Bell Peppers: The peppers add color, sweetness, and texture. You can use any color bell pepper you have available.
- White Mushrooms: White button mushrooms were used here, but cremini mushrooms work just as well. Slice them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic provides the best flavor. Finely chop or mince it so it distributes evenly throughout the fried rice.
- Soy Sauce: Soy sauce provides the main seasoning and gives the dish its classic fried rice flavor. For a gluten-free option, use tamari. Coconut aminos can also be used, although the flavor will be slightly sweeter.
- Eggs: Use fresh eggs for the best texture.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season to taste. Keep in mind that the bacon and soy sauce already contribute salt to the dish.
Expert Tips
Start the Bacon in a Cold Pan
Place the bacon into a cold pan before turning on the heat. This gives the fat time to slowly render out as the pan warms up. The rendered bacon fat adds a huge amount of flavor to the vegetables and cauliflower rice.
Cook the Mushrooms Until Their Moisture Evaporates
Mushrooms release a lot of liquid as they cook. Let most of this moisture evaporate before adding the remaining ingredients so the fried rice doesn’t become wet.
Add the Spring Onion Greens at the End
The green tops of the spring onions are best added right before serving. This keeps their fresh flavor and prevents them from becoming soft during cooking.
Storage and Leftovers
This cauliflower fried rice is great for meal prep and stores well in the refrigerator. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will keep for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, portion the fried rice into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
To reheat, warm it in a sauté pan over medium heat until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions, stirring halfway through cooking.
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Keto Bacon and Egg Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 21 oz Cauliflower Rice
- 10.6 oz Smoked Bacon Cubes
- 2.6 oz Spring Onion
- ½ Yellow Bell Peppers
- ½ Red Bell Peppers
- 5.3 oz White Mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 ⅓ tbsp Soya Sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 4 Eggs
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a cold sauté pan and place over medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and reserve. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of the rendered fat back into the pan.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until frothy. Add the eggs to the pan and scramble into large, soft curds. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
- Add a little more reserved bacon fat to the pan if needed. Add the sliced white part of the spring onions and the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms and onions for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower rice and any remaining bacon fat. Mix well and season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Return the bacon, eggs, and sliced green part of the spring onions to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 30–60 seconds then serve.
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hi… how and when do we add cauliflower ?
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that looks delicious, im gonna be making this tomorrow for definate
I made this last night and it is absolutely delicious and eating more this afternoon. Thank you!