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Delicious Vegan Fried Rice

Delicious Vegan Fried Rice: Quick and Flavorful Comfort Food

Delicious Vegan Fried Rice is quick, flavorful, and customizable, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Consider using day-old rice for best texture
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables Mix with whatever is in season or available
  • 1 cup Broccoli Chop into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Carrots Slice thin for quicker cooking
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Swap for tamari for gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for depth of flavor
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger Minced for depth of flavor
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chop finely to sprinkle on top before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Lightly toast for enhanced flavor if you'd like

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by preparing jasmine rice according to package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes of cooking in boiling water.
  2. While the rice is cooling, wash and chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large wok or high-sided skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and minced ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
  5. Toss the prepared vegetables into the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooled rice to the skillet and gently stir to combine everything thoroughly.
  7. Pour about 3 tablespoons of soy sauce over the rice mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  8. Garnish with finely chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to get creative and make this dish your own; every variation is just as scrumptious!

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