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Low-Carb Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

  • Ready in 25m
  • 8.8 g net carbs
  • 357 kcal
  • Serves 4
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Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian)

My healthy low carb take on a flavourful fried rice. Nasi Goreng simply means ‘fried rice’ but over at Keto Diet App we like to do things a little different so we’ve kept the carbs low, ditched all the preservatives and brought you a speedy weeknight dinner that’s packed full of flavour, nutrients and next to no washing up! Bonus!

This one’s vegetarian but feel free to add some cooked prawns, pulled chicken or pork if you prefer.

Step-by-step

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted). Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

    Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian)
  2. Peel and finely slice the vegetables into matchsticks. Blitz the cauliflower florets in a high speed food processor until they resemble a rice consistency.

    Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian)
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and fry on a low-medium heat for 3 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the carrot and cabbage and fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes until el dente.

  4. Add 1 more tablespoon of coconut oil to the vegetables and stir fry the cauliflower rice altogether for a further 3 to 4 minutes. Stir through the dressing.

    Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian)
  5. Place the almonds on a baking tray and roast for 5 to 6 minutes until golden. Fry the eggs in a little oil to your liking.

  6. Place the cauliflower Nasi Goreng into bowls and top with sugar snap peas, cucumber, coriander, almonds and fried egg. Option to add chilli sauce, black pepper and an extra squeeze of lime. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 1 day.

    Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegetarian)
Low-Carb Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

Recipe

Low-Carb Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

★★★★★4.7 (27 ratings)

Healthy, nutritious and low-carb Indonesian classic made with cauliflower instead of rice.

Hands on
25m
Overall
25m
Servings
4
8.8 g
Net carbs
11.3 g
Protein
29.8 g
Fat
357
kcal
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Ingredients makes 4 servings

  • Dressing:
  • To serve:

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted). Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

  2. Peel and finely slice the vegetables into matchsticks. Blitz the cauliflower florets in a high speed food processor until they resemble a rice consistency.

  3. Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and fry on a low-medium heat for 3 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the carrot and cabbage and fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes until el dente.

  4. Add 1 more tablespoon of coconut oil to the vegetables and stir fry the cauliflower rice altogether for a further 3 to 4 minutes. Stir through the dressing.

  5. Place the almonds on a baking tray and roast for 5 to 6 minutes until golden. Fry the eggs in a little oil to your liking.

  6. Place the cauliflower Nasi Goreng into bowls and top with sugar snap peas, cucumber, coriander, almonds and fried egg. Option to add chilli sauce, black pepper and an extra squeeze of lime. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 1 day.

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 10%Protein 13%Fat 77% of calories

Net carbs
8.8 g
Total carbs
13.6 g
Fiber
4.8 g
Sugars
5.5 g
Protein
11.3 g
Fat
29.8 g
Saturated fat
11.4 g
Calories
357 kcal
Sodium
244 mg · 10.6% RDA
Magnesium
56 mg · 14.1% RDA
Potassium
643 mg · 32.1% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per servingNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Cauliflower, fresh3.3 g2.2 g0.3 g28
Coconut oil, extra virgin0 g0 g6.7 g61
Onion, brown (yellow), raw0.6 g0.1 g0 g4
Garlic, fresh0.5 g0.1 g0 g2
Carrot, fresh1 g0.1 g0 g6
Cabbage, Savoy, raw0.3 g0.2 g0 g3
Peppers, red bell, fresh0.5 g0.1 g0 g4
Olive oil, extra virgin0 g0 g3.4 g30
Sesame oil, toasted0 g0 g6.8 g60
Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce)0.3 g0 g0 g1
Ginger root, fresh0.2 g0 g0 g1
Lime juice, fresh0.5 g0 g0 g2
Peppers, chile (chili), fresh0.1 g0 g0 g1
Fish sauce0 g0 g0 g0
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt0 g0 g0 g0
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs)0.4 g6.3 g4.8 g72
Ghee0 g0 g3.8 g34
Coriander (cilantro), fresh0 g0 g0 g0
Peas, sugar snap, fresh0.4 g0.2 g0 g3
Cucumber, fresh0.2 g0.1 g0 g2
Almonds, nuts (flaked, sliced)0.5 g1.8 g3.9 g44
Lime zest (peel), fresh0 g0 g0 g0
Pepper, black, spices0 g0 g0 g0
Total8.8 g11.3 g29.8 g357
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Shellfish free
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegetarian

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  1. Amy Townsend

    Was good but I dislike coconut oil so much. It kinda ruined it for me. I had to push past the coconut oil taste.

    1. Martina @ KetoDiet

      I think you may want to try ghee instead? Or even olive oil will work well in this recipe.

  2. Pudgy

    Thank you so much for this recipe!! I grew up on this dish and I can't wait to try it modified in this way. 😍😍😍

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