Spicy Pork Cauliflower Rice

Spicy Pork Cauliflower Rice is a flavorful low-carb dish that combines tender minced pork with aromatic spices and healthy cauliflower rice. This Korean-inspired meal is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Cauliflower - 300 grams, riced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted

Steps

1. Begin by ricing the cauliflower using a food processor or grating it with a box grater until it resembles rice grains.
2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
5. Stir in the soy sauce and gochujang, mixing well to coat the pork evenly.
6. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, stirring to combine with the pork mixture.
7. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil, stirring to combine.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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