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.
Debbie says
Lovely recipe. Quick, easy, healthy and tasty.
Iosune says
Hi Debbie! Thanks a lot 🙂 Have a nice day!
Etta says
Everyone loved it and I will be making this delicious dish regularly.
Iosune says
Hi Etta! So glad you guys loved it 🙂
Jammie says
I made the brown rice stir-fry for lunch and followed the recipe completely. I love this dish, so good! Thank you for the recipe!
Iosune says
Hi Jammie! You're so welcome 🙂 SO glad you like it!
Tanu Farsaiya says
Hi I also like to create new recipes . I had made something very similar and today tried your way . I added chopped red chilli along with sesame seeds . Added baby corn and mushrooms. And for rice I already had white ones cooked . Earlier I have made with brown rice .
Iosune says
Hi Tanu! Sounds so good 🙂
Vegetable Recipes Easy says
The vegetable are dishes packed with nutrients, but they're also absolutely delicious. All the popular recipes being served at Thanksgiving dinner.
Iosune says
Hi! Yes, they are 🙂
Debra Bain says
As promised, this recipe was exceptional! We will be making this on a regular basis going forward!
Iosune says
Hi Debra! So glad you enjoyed it so much 🙂 Hace a nice day!
Sandra DeChaineau says
it's delicious I caramelized onion and stir fried the veggies for extra flavor and added egg. I'm not a vegan. 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Sandra! So glad you enjoyed it!
Aden says
I’m In awe of how yummy this was thank you so much
Iosune says
Hi Aden! You're so welcome 🙂
Jojo says
Very easy and quick Prepping is essential but great meal when you don’t know what to cook with the veggies in the fridge
Iosune says
Hi Jojo! SO glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Iris says
My go to recipe when I want a quick dinner! However I swap the rice with beanthread noodles (highly recommend) do my broccoli in the oven without some garlic powder, black pepper and olive oil, along with asparagus, and top it off with tiger sauce! Since the bean thread noodles only need to soak they take just as long as the vegetables so around 10 minutes total for plating and everything, Love it!
Iris says
(Forgot to add) Keep in mind tigersauce isn’t vegan, because it contains anchovies, I am not a vegan but I’m not a pescatarian either, I’m kind of a mix, so vegan with the acception of seafood, please be kind, it’s just what works best for me
Iosune says
Hi Iris! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Laurie says
Great taste and really easy to make
Iosune says
Hi Laurie! Thanks a lot 🙂
Karen says
Very good and quick side dish. My son n my daughter -in-law were coming over n I quickly made this rice dish. Perfect
Iosune says
Hi Karen! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Ellen Fife says
I would like to know what kind of rice you cook. Is it long term cooking or quick cooking?
Iosune says
Hi Ellen! I just use regular brown rice and cook it according to package directions 🙂