Fried Veggie Brown Rice Vegan
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Fried Veggie Brown Rice Vegan recipe, bursting with colorful veggies and bold flavors! Perfectly cooked brown rice is stir-fried with a medley of carrots, red bell peppers, broccoli florets, and peas, all infused with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger. A drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil adds an irresistible depth of flavor, while scallions and optional toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this plant-based dish is not only quick and easy but also packed with fiber, nutrients, and savory goodness. Whether served as a hearty main course or paired with your favorite vegan sides, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked) Brown rice
- 1 medium (diced) Carrot
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
- 2 stalks (sliced) Scallions (green onions)
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (minced) Ginger
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (optional for garnish) Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the frozen peas and cook for another minute until they are heated through.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and drizzle the sesame oil into the empty side.
Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with a spatula. Combine the rice with the vegetables.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and vegetables and sprinkle with ground black pepper. Stir everything together until evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the sliced scallions on top.
If desired, garnish with toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy your Fried Veggie Brown Rice Vegan!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1822 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
