Easy Vegan Fried Rice

Name: Easy Vegan Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup extra-firm tofu* ((8 ounces yields ~1 cup)); 1 cup long- or short-grain brown rice* ((rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer)); 4 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup peas; 1/2 cup carrots ((finely diced)); 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce ((plus more for veggies + to taste)); 1 Tbsp peanut butter; 2 -3 Tbsp organic brown sugar, muscovado sugar, or maple syrup; 1 clove garlic ((minced)); 1 -2 tsp chili garlic sauce ((more or less depending on preferred spice)); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil ((optional // or sub peanut or avocado oil))

This Easy Vegan Fried Rice is a delicious, hearty dish packed with protein from tofu and bursting with vibrant veggies. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option, it's a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!

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Ingredients

1 cupextra-firm tofu* ((8 ounces yields ~1 cup))
1 cuplong- or short-grain brown rice* ((rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer))
4 clovesgarlic ((minced))
1 cupchopped green onion
0.5 cuppeas
0.5 cupcarrots ((finely diced))
3 Tbsptamari or soy sauce ((plus more for veggies + to taste))
1 Tbsppeanut butter
2-3 Tbsp organic brown sugar (muscovado sugar, or maple syrup)
1 clovegarlic ((minced))
1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce ((more or less depending on preferred spice))
1 tsptoasted sesame oil ((optional // or sub peanut or avocado oil))

Instructions

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Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes.

While the tofu is pressing, cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Once done, set it aside to cool slightly.

After pressing, cut the tofu into small cubes. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the tofu and sauté for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until it's golden brown and crispy.

In the same skillet with the tofu, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the chopped green onions, peas, and carrots. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the veggies are tender.

Stir in the cooked rice, tamari or soy sauce, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors and heat through for about 5 minutes.

If you like a kick, add chili garlic sauce to taste and drizzle with toasted sesame oil if using. Stir well to incorporate.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce if desired. Once everything is well mixed and heated, remove from heat and serve warm.

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Adapted from minimalistbaker.com. Ingredients sourced from the original; description and instructions are original to Fork.