🥗HIGH PROTEIN ASIAN CRISPY RICE SALAD

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower Rice (Kaizen brand or any frozen cauliflower rice; if using regular rice, cook 2 cups dry)
• 2 medium Persian Cucumbers (Thin‑skinned, seedless; slice thinly)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (Chopped)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Chopped)
• 1/3 cup Crushed Peanuts (Unsalted, lightly toasted if desired)
• 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste (Thai brand, adjust to heat preference)
• 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (High smoke point, drizzled over rice before roasting)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (Adds umami and saltiness)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (Balances heat and salt)
• 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (Optional, for extra heat)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook Cauliflower Rice

   If using frozen cauliflower rice, sauté in a non‑stick pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT5M

2. Preheat Oven and Coat Rice

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked cauliflower rice with red curry paste and avocado oil until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Roast Rice Until Crispy

   Spread the coated rice in a thin, even layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Roast for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crunchy.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Prepare Vegetables and Peanuts

   While the rice roasts, slice the Persian cucumbers thinly, chop the mint and cilantro, and crush the peanuts if not already crushed.

   Time: PT10M

5. Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine and Toss Salad

   Transfer the crispy rice to the large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, mint, cilantro, and crushed peanuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

6g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

18g

Fiber

5g