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Vegan Fried Rice
Enjoy a vegan-friendly version of a classic Chinese side dish that's just as tasty as the original.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional
- 3 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 cups cooked brown rice preferably chilled
- 2-3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the frozen peas and carrots, and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the cooked brown rice to the other side, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce over the rice and mix well. Add 1 more tablespoon if preferred. Combine the rice and vegetables together, stirring well.
- Stir in the toasted sesame oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4346IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4346IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.