Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this recipe. The full recipe card and ingredient list can be found at the bottom of the page.

• Tofu
• Soy sauce
• Garlic
• Sesame oil
• Ginger
• Rice vinegar
• Yellow onion
• Frozen mixed vegetables
• White rice

Instructions

Here's how to make this recipe in 7 simple steps:

1. Prepare the tofu: drain and press the tofu. Cut it into 1” cubes.
2. Make the sauce: in a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the sauce.
3. Cook the tofu: heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Once hot, add the tofu and cook 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
4. Add soy sauce: pour 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over the tofu. Stir and toss the tofu in the soy sauce for 1 - 2 minutes (it will be hot and bubbling). Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
5. Cook the onion & vegetables: add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion and frozen vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 - 4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
6. Cook the garlic & ginger: add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
7. Add rice & sauce: add the rice to the pan and then pour in the sauce mixture and cook 2 - 3 minutes more, until heated through. Taste and add additional soy sauce as preferred.

Substitutions

Here's some of the most popular substitutions and additions for this recipe:

• Soy sauce: substitute tamari sauce or coconut aminos as gluten-free options.
• Rice vinegar: fresh lime juice can also be used
• Frozen mixed vegetables: I used peas & carrots but you could also use a mix that includes carrots, green beans or edamame
• White rice: long grain white rice works best for this recipe but you can also substitute your favorite variation: any white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice

Variations

One of the most popular variations of this recipe is to add egg: scrambled eggs or a vegan egg substitute.

To add egg (or an egg substitute): after cooking your onion and vegetables, push them to one side of your pan and add 1 tablespoon oil in the space. Cook and scramble 1 - 2 eggs and then mix them in with the vegetables and follow the remaining steps of the recipe.

Storage

• In the fridge: cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 - 5 days.
• In the freezer: it's not recommended to freeze this recipe.

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Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu

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• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x

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Description

This easy fried rice is made with tofu and mixed vegetables. It's naturally vegan (no eggs) and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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• 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided (or coconut aminos for gluten-free))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha ((optional, for spice))
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables ((I used peas & carrots))
• 4 cups cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Drain and press the tofu. Cut it into 1” cubes.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the sauce: garlic, ginger, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon (or more) Sriracha (optional, for spice).
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Once hot, add the tofu and cook 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
4. Pour 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over the tofu. Stir and toss the tofu in the soy sauce for 1 - 2 minutes (it will be hot and bubbling). Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion and frozen vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 - 4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
6. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
7. Add the rice to the pan and then pour in the sauce mixture and cook 2 - 3 minutes more, until heated through. Taste and add additional soy sauce as preferred.
8. Serve warm, optionally topped with chopped green onions.

Notes

*How to press tofu: drain and press your tofu for 20 - 30 minutes before starting this recipe. Use a tofu press or wrap your tofu in paper towels (or a kitchen towel) and then press it between two cutting boards with a weight (like a heavy book) on top. This will remove moisture and help the tofu cook crispy.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

• Calories: 521
• Sugar: 6
• Sodium: 1196
• Fat: 16.9
• Saturated Fat: 2.2
• Carbohydrates: 74.5
• Fiber: 6.1
• Protein: 18.9

Keywords: fried rice, rice, tofu