Vegan Fried Rice
This recipe is quick and easy to make, customizable with any of your favorite mix-ins, and is SO irresistibly delicious. Now…let’s make homemade fried rice together!
Carbohydrates 39g
Protein 20g
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 1g
Fiber 7g
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm tofu
- 3 tbsp sesame oil divided
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 8 oz white mushrooms sliced
- 2 cup broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce divided
- 4 cups cooked and chilled brown rice
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Press Tofu
- Wrap the block of tofu in a clean tea towel then put it on a large plate with a lip.
- Put something heavy such as a frying pan or cast iron skillet on top and leave for at least 30 mins.
- After it is pressed, use your fingers to “crumble” into small pieces.
Fried Rice
- While tofu is pressing, chop veggies, as described in the ingredient list.
- Heat 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large skillet.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, and peas to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and crumbled tofu to the vegetable skillet. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes.
- Turn heat to high, add the other 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, chilled brown rice, green onions, and salt/pepper to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Continue sautéing for an additional 3-5 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. I like to let the rice rest for a bit between stirs so that it can crisp up on the bottom.
- Remove from heat. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4-5 days.
Notes
*The nutrition figures above are based on one serving (total of six servings) and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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