Vegan Special Fried Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Vegan Special Fried Rice, a colorful, flavor-packed dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. This plant-based recipe combines perfectly seasoned, golden-crispy tofu with vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper, carrot, and tender peas, all tossed with fragrant garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for an irresistible umami kick. A hint of turmeric powder adds a gorgeous golden hue to the cooled, fluffy long-grain rice. Ready in just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this gluten-free option (when using tamari) is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Garnished with fresh green onions, this one-pan wonder balances simplicity and bold flavors, proving that vegan fried rice can be both hearty and crave-worthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups long-grain rice (cooked and cooled)
- 1 block tofu (firm, diced into small cubes)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., avocado or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional for color)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
Press the block of tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean dish towel or paper towels and place something heavy on top (like a skillet). Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Dice it into small cubes once pressed.
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden and slightly crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked and cooled rice to the other side. Drizzle the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the rice, and sprinkle with turmeric powder (if using). Toss everything together to evenly coat the rice and vegetables in the sauce.
Add the pan-fried tofu back to the skillet, along with the chopped green onions. Stir in black pepper and adjust salt to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing everything to heat through.
Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired. Enjoy your Vegan Special Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3135 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.4 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.8 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1407 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 25.7 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 2465 mg | 52% | |
*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.
