In a Hurry Simple Fried Rice Vegan
Whip up a satisfying and flavor-packed meal in just 15 minutes with this "In a Hurry Simple Fried Rice Vegan" recipe! Perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute cravings, this dish transforms chilled leftover rice into a savory masterpiece with the help of frozen mixed vegetables, fragrant garlic and ginger, and a splash of soy sauce or tamari. Subtly toasted sesame oil adds an irresistible nutty aroma, while optional tofu boosts the protein content for a hearty, plant-based twist. Ready in under 15 minutes and customizable to suit your preferences, this vegan fried rice is a quick, budget-friendly, and delicious meal you’ll return to again and again. Great for meal prep or as a crowd-pleasing side!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably chilled, e.g., leftover rice)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 stalks green onions (scallions), chopped
- 0.5 cup tofu (optional, crumbled or cubed)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or neutral cooking oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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 grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
If using tofu, add the crumbled or cubed tofu now and stir-fry for another 2 minutes to lightly brown it.
Add the chilled rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir continuously to combine everything evenly.
Pour in the soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil. Mix well to coat the rice and vegetables evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious vegan fried rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5451 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*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.
