I make this brown rice stir-fry with vegetables every week. This recipe is life-changing and so simple. Add your favorite veggies or what's in season.
I'm always trying new recipes because I'm a food blogger, but there are some dishes I'm always making because they taste amazing, are easy to make and good for my health, like this brown rice stir-fry with vegetables. I make this dish every single week, seriously, I can't believe I haven't shared the recipe with you yet!
Being vegan is great, but sometimes it can be difficult to find healthy vegan dishes when you eat at restaurants. There is an Asian place in my city that I love because it's full of healthy food. You just have to choose your favorite ingredients and a sauce and they make you a wonderful meal.
One day I realized I could make the stir-fry I always order at home and here is the recipe! Although they only have white rice, I prefer brown rice because is more nutritious and tastes AMAZING. Use your favorite veggies or what's in season, I use different vegetables every time, but I (almost) always add broccoli.
This stir-fry is life-changing, I'm sure you're going to love it!
If you like this brown rice stir-fry with vegetables, check out these recipes: vegan stir fried Udon noodles, vegan fried rice, and vegan spring rolls.
Brown Rice Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
- ½ head of broccoli, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ zucchini, chopped
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
- Place some water in a wok or frying pan and bring it to a boil. Then add the veggies (they must be covered by the water) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over high-heat. Drain the veggies and set aside.
- Heat the oil in the wok and add the garlic, cayenne powder and parsley. Cook over high-heat for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetables, rice and tamari. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add some sesame seeds for garnish (optional).
- Store the brown rice stir-fry in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to use other grains, veggies, spices or any other non-refined oil.
- To make an oil-free recipe, just cook the garlic, cayenne powder and parsley in some water or oil-free broth. You could also omit step number 3, use some garlic powder and cook it with the cayenne powder, parsley, veggies and rice for a few minutes.
- If you don't like spicy food, omit the cayenne powder or add less.
Nina says
This was so easy to make! I modified it slightly by adding some chili garlic sriracha sauce and minced ginger (they sell pre-minced ginger in a jar in the Asian section of most grocery stores so this was a super easy last step). Then a squeeze of lemon to add some acidity and brightness. It came out SO good! So glad I doubled the recipe but not sure how I’m gonna stretch it to 8 servings. 😉
Iosune says
Hi Nina! Sounds AMAZING 🙂
Pamela Templeton says
This was exceptional. So simple yet bursting with flavor. I saw your recipe and wanted to make my husband a surprise dinner to eat while watching the Cowboys. (He usually cooks for himself) So I cooked the rice.... headed out to my small garden for the ingredients... and twisted my ankle! So my dear husband made your delicious recipe while watching football in the kitchen. 😉 Thanks so much!
Iosune says
Hi Pamela! Thank you so much 🙂 Sounds great!
Patricia Cook says
I stumbled across this recipe yesterday while looking for smoothie ideas. I saw the picture, noticed it was Vegan and thought I would investigate. After reading the recipe and realizing it might be a quick one worth trying, I made it for dinner that night. And OH MY it was a hit. My entire family devoured it. My picky 12 year old said "it was so good, and full of flavor." I tweaked it a little by slightly undercooking the brown rice. It gave it a nutty texture, which I love. I also added about a cup or so of cooked quinoa because I already had some in the fridge. My 250 pound husband is a big eater so I wanted to bulk it up. Then to accommodate the extra ingredient, I increased the garlic and Tamari. So good, and so easy. I willdefinitely be making this often. Thanks for the great recipe. I look forward to more.
Iosune says
Hi Patricia! Sounds amazing 🙂 I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed my recipe!
Dixter says
I’m making it as my meal prep for the week and I loved it! Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Dixter! Thank YOU for your comment 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Dorie LaRue says
I'm going to try this. I have tried two different recipes which required 1/4 cup of soy sauce. Very overpowering. This is lighter on the soy sauce. After the first try I went out and bought more expensive soy sauce. Same thing. I'll be back.
Iosune says
Hi Dorie! Hope you like it 🙂
Terry Hardin says
This is easy, delicious, & nutritious! Recipe is a great way to use up a lot of different veggies! Hubby loved it 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Terry! Thanks a lot. I'm so glad you and your hubby enjoyed our recipe 🙂
michelfrost says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks so beautiful and delicious. I will make this today. Thanks for sharing this blog.
Iosune says
Hi Michael! You're so welcome 🙂
cazzie rawden says
I just love this recipe so easy to make and can be up sized if you have visitors
Iosune says
Hi Cazzie! Thank you so much. So glad you liked it 🙂
Kate says
What protein would you add to this?
Iosune says
Hi Kate! Any plant-based protein, but tofu and tempeh are perfect for this dish 🙂
Roseanna says
Just made this and found it very tasty and warming! Added brussel sprouts, mushrooms and red onion instead of red cabbage. Never tried pre-boiling the vegetables in that way before adding to a stir-fry but found they came out tender with still a nice crunch to the broccoli and peppers. Would definitely make again. Thanks!
Iosune says
HI Roseanna! So glad you liked it 🙂 Thank YOU for making the recipe!
Teresa Sandoval says
Very delicious, I was surprised how much I liked it. I am new to vegan food and this was the best ever.
Iosune says
Hi Teresa! So glad you liked it so much 🙂 Have a nice day!
Marilyn Mendelson says
For some reason, a few of the posts you shared yesterday came up as "Bitly page not found." I have no idea if that happened everywhere, but I thought I should tell you. I love your blog!
Iosune says
Hi Marilyn! Thanks a lot and sorry for the inconvenience 🙂 Have a great day!