Cauliflower Fried "Rice" with Balsamic Sauce

Cauliflower Fried "Rice" with Balsamic Sauce

1 small head cauliflower

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

2 eggs

1 onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

200g of frozen cubed carrots

200g of frozen peas

1 small head broccoli, chopped into small florets

1 cup frozen green beans, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Balsamic Sauce (recipe follows)

1) In a pot, bring some water to boil. Add green beans and cook for about 5-10 minutes or until softened. When they finish cooking, remove from the water and drain. Do not turn off the heat. Add frozen peas and carrots to the same water and bring to boil. Cook for about 4-5minutes or until thawed and slightly softened. Remove from water and set aside.

2) Grate cauliflower into rice sized pieces. Set aside.

3) Lightly beat the eggs. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the eggs. Scramble the eggs and set aside.

4) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

5) Add bell pepper, garlic and broccoli and cook, covered, for another 10 minutes until a little bit softened. Stir frequently. Add more olive oil if needed.

6) Stir in cauliflower, carrots, green beans and peas. Cover and cook for another few minutes. 

7) Stir in scrambled eggs and sesame seeds. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and balsamic sauce. Serve immediately.

Balsamic Sauce:

120ml/1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

120ml/1/2 cup water

2/3 tsp Ginger

1/2 tsp mustard powder

2 tsp honey

1 tsp Salt

Pinch Pepper

1) In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients and cook on low heat to about 2/3 of its original volume. Let cool a bit before mixing with vegetables.

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