Whole30 + Keto Pesto Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry
Whole30 + Keto Pesto Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry Recipe + Video – a creamy cauliflower rice bowl made using leftovers and freezer staples. Paleo, low carb, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
Looking for a way to use up leftover meatballs? This cauliflower rice stir fry is ready in 30 minutes!
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Pesto Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry
This Whole30 + Keto Pesto Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry Recipe is a creamy cauliflower rice bowl made using leftovers and freezer staples.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of ghee
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 12-ounce bags frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 a 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli, chopped in the food processor
- 12- ounces cooked protein of choice, chopped (I used 8 leftover pesto meatballs)
- 3 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1/2 cup pesto combined with 1/2 cup bone broth
- garnish: pinenuts or other nut of choice, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ghee, onion, salt + pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add in the frozen cauliflower rice + chopped frozen broccoli. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thawed and starting to turn nutty brown.
- Add in the chopped protein of choice. Cook another 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour over the pesto + bone broth. Stir, and cook for 3-5 minutes until absorbed and creamy. Taste for salt + pepper. Adjust if needed.
- Serve warm topped with pinenuts.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 1 week refrigerated.
Notes
Ghee substitution: olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil or butter if you're ok with dairy
Possible protein options: leftover meatballs, chicken sausages, ground beef, ground turkey, leftover chicken, etc.
Calories: 257, Total Carbs: 12.2g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 22.9g, Fiber: 5.4g, Net Carbs: 7g
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4 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Pesto Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry”
What can I substitute for the bone broth. I am Pescatarian.
Thank you!
Ken
Veggie broth!
This is so delicious!
Thank you!