You only need 7 ingredients to make this simple vegan fried rice and it’s ready in 15 or 20 minutes. I make this recipe very often and sometimes I add other veggies, depending what’s in season.
Here in Spain you can eat this dish at Chinese restaurants and is made with rice, peas, carrots, scramble eggs and ham. Some restaurants also add chicken or shrimp. I use peas, carrots and tofu and I don’t use any substitute for the ham, but you can add sun dried tomatoes or any vegan meat.
I know some people avoid soy because they think it’s not a healthy food. I only eat soy products (like soy sauce, tofu or miso) about twice a week, but I use them to make some Simple Vegan Blog recipes because they’re are great to replace animal food.
I use extra virgin olive oil to fry the rice and the veggies, but other kinds of oil work too. If you’re searching for a fat-free version, boil or steam the vegetables and don’t fry the rice. Add some soy sauce or tamari to make the rice tastier.
Tofu is great to make vegan scramble eggs and it’s a super easy recipe. You just have to use a fork to crumble tofu into bite-sized pieces and cook it for about 5 minutes with a little bit of oil, salt, pepper, herbs or spices. I use turmeric powder to make the tofu looks like real eggs.
The recipe tastes amazing just like this, but I usually add soy or tamari sauce. Sweet and sour sauce and other Asian sauces work also great.
This meal is ideal if you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. It’s also the perfect dinner: simple and tasty. Don’t be afraid to eat carbs at night, Asians eat carbs all day long and they’re so lean and healthy.
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Simple Vegan Fried Rice
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Cuisine: Vegan, Chinese
You only need 7 ingredients to make this simple vegan fried rice and it’s ready in 15 or 20 minutes. Sometimes I add other veggies.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Basmati rice (150 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (35 g)
- 2.7 oz firm tofu (75 g)
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- Sea salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions. I recommend you to cook it the day before.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet and sauté the chopped carrot over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Use a fork to crumble the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the tofu in the wok/skillet with a little bit of oil for about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric powder and some salt (optional) and stir. Set aside.
- Add more oil and cook the rice for 2 minutes, add the veggies, tofu and tamari or soy sauce and cook for 3 minutes more.
Aarohi Sonputri says
March 26, 2019 at 01:07Tastes AMAZING! This is the type of vegan food that makes you feel bad for meat and dairy eaters. Amazing recipe! excited for more! ❤️
Iosune says
March 28, 2019 at 04:51Hi Aarohi! Thanks a lot 🙂 Hahaha I don’t feel about it because they can enjoy it as well 😛
Roem agustin says
January 31, 2019 at 23:34Will try it looks good
Iosune says
February 1, 2019 at 17:31Hi Roem! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Tami says
December 14, 2018 at 02:57Loved this recipe…simple and quick especially when you have rice leftover from the day before. I also had some baked teriyaki tofu on hand so I used that instead!
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Iosune says
December 14, 2018 at 07:58Hi Tami! Thanks a lot 🙂 Sounds great!
dannie says
May 23, 2018 at 10:12I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS RECIPE.THANKS SO SO MUCH.
Iosune says
May 24, 2018 at 09:45Hi Dannie! You’re so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Ciara says
February 21, 2018 at 01:21This was so good that I am leaving a comment to rate this 5 stars. It deserves it! I added a sprinkle nutritional Yeast when frying (squeezed) tofu. Also used frozen bag of stir fry veggies 🙃. Doubled soy sauce at end as well YUMM!
Iosune says
March 25, 2018 at 03:45Hi Ciara! Thank you SO much 😀 So glad you enjoyed it!
Ally says
November 6, 2017 at 11:40Hi! According to your measurements one whole cup contains 600 (!) grams of rice 😱 just how it’s possible? What is volume of your plain cup? Is it American ~ 250 ml cup or special spanish cup? Just interesting. Thank you!
Iosune says
November 7, 2017 at 10:13Hi Ally! It was a mistake, it’s 3/4 cup, sorry! We always use American cups. Have a nice day!
Heather says
August 20, 2017 at 17:18How many people does this recipe serve??
Iosune says
August 21, 2017 at 13:49Hi Heather! For 2 people, as you can read in the recipe 🙂
Melissa says
February 10, 2017 at 01:10Do you have to drain the tofu?
Iosune says
February 14, 2017 at 14:30Hi Melissa! No, I usually don’t 🙂 Have a nice day!
Melissa says
February 14, 2017 at 17:17Thank you! I made it a few days ago, i drained out the tofu. It was so good. My kids even ate it and loved it. Thank you!
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Iosune says
February 23, 2017 at 09:54You’re so welcome! I’m so glad you liked it 😉
Britany says
January 3, 2017 at 22:53I absolutely adore fried rice! Out of curiosity, do you ever recommend adding cooked quinoa to the mix of rice? I have some at home that I’m trying to use, and I’ve made just about every kind of salad and stuffed pepper I can find…
Thanks for keeping these recipes simple! I love it!
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Iosune says
January 16, 2017 at 18:38Hi Britany! I’ve never used quinoa to make this recipe, but I think it could work 🙂 Have a nice day!
Susan hayes says
August 30, 2016 at 18:58Can I make this without tofu
Iosune says
August 31, 2016 at 11:30Hi Susan! Of course you can, just add your favorite veggies or ingredients 😉
María says
August 18, 2016 at 12:30you’re the best vegan blog out there! so glad I’ve found you guys! this looks delicious, can’t wait to try it 😀
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Iosune says
August 31, 2016 at 10:26Hi María! Thanks a lot, you’re so kind! Hope you enjoy the rice 😉
Millie says
August 13, 2016 at 11:15Yum! This looks delcious.. I can’t wait to try it, my favorite fried rice is the simple style seasoned with soy so this sounds amazing!!
xx
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Iosune says
August 31, 2016 at 10:01Hi Millie! Hope you like it 😉
Ty says
April 15, 2016 at 18:17Great recipe, although it’s not gluten free unless you use gluten free soy sauce.
Iosune says
April 22, 2016 at 16:52Hi Ty! Yes, I know, that’s why I say soy sauce or tamari because tamari is gluten-free soy sauce 😉 You choose!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
February 4, 2015 at 09:03I can’t remember the last time that I made fried rice! Thanks for reminding me how delicious it is – I have to make this soon.
Iosune says
February 4, 2015 at 13:28Thank you Thalia!! It’s a delicious dish, I love it!!!!!