Lean & Green Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 2 Healthy Fat
• 3 Condiment

Fried rice is a favorite at our house, but with this Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice you get the full flavor without the added starch and carbs from regular rice. Top it off with shrimp and you have a lean and green meal that’s easy to make almost any night of the week!

Do you love to dine on healthy Chinese food at almost every meal? Complete this healthy lean and green Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice recipe and you’ll have a Chinese meal that is on any healthy meal plan and second to none!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Benefits of Shrimp in your Diet

Introduction

Shrimp is an excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin B12 and iodine. These nutrients are essential for good health and play a role in everything from tissue growth to energy production. Shrimp is also low in calories and fat compared to other seafood like salmon or tuna, making it an ideal meal option if you’re watching your weight or trying to lose some pounds.

If you’re looking for ways to add more shrimp into your diet without breaking the bank on fancy dinners out at trendy restaurants—or even just getting bored with your usual order of chicken fingers—then look no further than these seven reasons why it’s time we all started adding some shellfish into our lives!

Shrimp is low in fat and calories.

Shrimp is low in fat and calories, providing just 90 calories per 4-ounce serving. This makes it a great choice for people who are watching their weight or who want to add more protein to their diets.

Lean & Green Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Canola Oil
• 2 large Eggs Beaten
• 4 large Egg Whites Beaten
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
• 2 small Garlic Cloves Minced
• 2 stalk Scallions Minced
• 11/2 lbs Raw Shrimp
• 1 cup Green Bell Peppers Diced
• 1 cup Green Beans Chopped
• 4 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
• 2 tbsp Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

Lean & Green Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice

Instructions

1. In a wok or non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of Canola oil on medium high. Pour in egg and scramble. Season with Salt(optional) and Pepper, remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Remove wok or non-stick skillet to stove-top and heat remaining 1 tablespoon of Canola oil. Add garlic and scallions and cook until aromatic, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add shrimp(raw shrimp,peeled and deveined) and cook about 2 minutes.
4. Add bell pepper and green beans, and cook one minute.
5. Add cauliflower and soy sauce, toss well.
6. Once shrimp and vegetables are cooked, fold in scrambled eggs. Divide into 4 equal portions, and serve.