Vegan Thai Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Vegan Thai Fried Rice—a delicious plant-based twist on the classic Asian favorite. Made with fragrant jasmine rice, golden-brown tofu, and a vibrant mix of veggies like carrots, peas, and green onions, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes. A zesty sauce featuring soy sauce, lime juice, and vegan Thai red chili paste infuses each bite with savory depth and a hint of heat. Topped with fresh cilantro and an optional kick of red chili, this dish is as colorful as it is satisfying. Perfect as a hearty main or a standout side, it's naturally vegan, with a gluten-free option to suit all diets. Ready in one skillet, it's the ultimate quick and healthy comfort food inspired by authentic Thai flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice
• 1 block (about 14 oz) Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon Raw coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste (vegan-friendly)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 Optional garnish: sliced red chili

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess water by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for 10-15 minutes. Once pressed, cut the tofu into small cubes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the empty side. Stir-fry the rice for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, coconut sugar, lime juice, and Thai red chili paste. Pour the mixture over the rice and vegetables, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Add the cooked tofu back into the skillet along with the sliced green onions. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 9

Serve the Vegan Thai Fried Rice warm, garnished with extra cilantro and optional sliced red chili for a bit of heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1600.9

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3231.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 75.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 805.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2092.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 56.0%