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Vegan Fried Rice

Vegan Fried Rice is a flavorful, plant-based dish made with stir-fried rice, fresh vegetables, and soy sauce. It's quick, easy to prepare, and customizable with your favorite veggies and seasonings, perfect for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cast iron skillet or large pan
  • Parchment paper or non-stick spray

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp organic brown sugar, muscovado sugar, or maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

Rice

  • 1 cup extra-firm tofu
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup carrots
  • ½ cup peas
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup long- or short-grain brown rice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Wrap tofu in a towel and place something heavy on top to press out excess moisture.
    This image shows tofu wrapped in a towel with a heavy object placed on top to press out excess moisture
  • Once prepped, dice the tofu into 1/4-inch cubes and spread on the baking sheet.
    This image shows tofu being diced into cubes and spread evenly on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 26-30 minutes, depending on your desired crispiness—longer baking yields firmer tofu and set aside when done.
  • Meanwhile, bring 12 cups of water to a boil, add rinsed rice, and boil uncovered for 30 minutes.
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  • Drain and return to the pot, covering with a lid to steam for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the sauce by whisking together your ingredients in a bowl, adjusting to taste.
    This image shows sauce ingredients being whisked together in a bowl, with the cook adjusting flavors to taste.
  • Marinate the baked tofu in the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated tofu for 3-4 minutes until browned.
    This image shows baked tofu cubes being marinated in sauce for 5 minutes, with occasional stirring.
  • Remove tofu from the skillet, then sauté garlic, green onion, peas, and carrots in the same pan.
    This image shows garlic, green onion, peas, and carrots being sautéed in a skillet after the tofu has been removed
  • Season with tamari or soy sauce.
  • Add rice, tofu, and any remaining sauce back into the pan.
  • Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings like sriracha or roasted peanuts.
    This image shows the cooked tofu and vegetables being served with optional toppings like sriracha or roasted peanuts.

Notes

  • Tofu can be baked longer for extra crispiness.
  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.