Make easy flavorful vegan fried rice in just 30 minutes. This protein-packed, veggie-forward dish is perfect for weeknight dinners!
This fried rice has become my new obsession. I've made it multiple times a week over the last few months. It is THAT good!
I'm calling this "weeknight" fried rice because it is truly a weeknight meal. You can have this recipe on the table in 30 minutes. Often I use frozen vegetables, like stir fry blends or even just frozen broccoli, and that cuts down the time even more!
Not only is this recipe quick and easy. It's also cheap and nutrient dense. Rice and tofu are both very inexpensive foods. And a bag of frozen veggies is only a couple dollars. Plus, this meal has carbs, protein, fiber, and micro-nutrients.
This dish is truly everything you want in a staple meal!
Step 1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Step 2. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and 2-4 tablespoons of soy sauce*. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, until well browned on all sides.
Step 3. While the tofu is cooking, in your largest skillet, heat the broccoli, carrots, and peas over medium high heat. Stir occasionally, and allow the veggies to release their natural liquids.
Step 4. When the vegetables are cooked and starting to brown, move the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the Just Egg to the other side. Allow the egg to cook several minutes before stirring, to create larger chunks of egg.
Step 5. When the egg is cooked and the rice is finished, transfer the cooked rice and tofu to pan with the vegetables. Add the spinach and remaining soy sauce and toss. Let cook a minute or two to brown, then toss, and let brown again. Repeat until you achieve your desired level of browning.
Step 6. Serve with a garnish of sesame seeds.
Leverage frozen vegetables
This recipe is just as great with frozen vegetables as it is with frozen. Plus, frozen veggies cut down on prep time!
Make leftovers
If you have large pans, you can easily double or triple this recipe. Make a batch on the weekend for lunch all week!
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. This dish reheats well in the microwave, but you can also reheat in a pan to re-crisp the rice.
Thank you God for this food. Allow it to nourish our bodies. Thank you for the people we share our food with. May You bless our relationships. Amen.
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Make easy flavorful vegan fried rice in just 30 minutes. This protein-packed, veggie-forward dish is perfect for weeknight dinners!
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