Vegan White Fried Rice

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this flavorful Vegan White Fried Rice—an easy, plant-based twist on a takeout classic. Made with perfectly cooled white rice, this dish is stir-fried to perfection with vibrant peas and carrots, savory crumbled tofu, and the aromatic trio of garlic, ginger, and onion. A splash of soy sauce and a touch of nutritional yeast add layers of umami, while sesame oil creates a rich, toasty base. Finished with fresh green onions, this gluten-free-friendly recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or meal-prep option. Serve it as a satisfying standalone dish, or pair it with your favorite vegan protein for a nutritious, flavor-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups white rice (cooked and cooled)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
• 3 stalks green onion (sliced)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 cup firm tofu (crumbled into small pieces)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cooked white rice in advance, and ensure it is fully cooled. This prevents the rice from getting mushy while stir-frying.

Step 2

Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Add the frozen peas and carrots mix to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, and in the empty space, add the crumbled tofu. Cook the tofu for 2-3 minutes, letting it lightly brown before mixing it with the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the cooled white rice to the skillet and gently toss everything together, ensuring the rice doesn't break apart.

Step 8

Drizzle soy sauce over the rice mixture and sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors.

Step 9

Season with black pepper (optional) and salt, tasting and adjusting as necessary.

Step 10

Finally, add the sliced green onions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 11

Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your Vegan White Fried Rice as is, or pair it with your favorite vegan protein or side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1516.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1868.4

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4383.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 74.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1787.5mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 1993.1mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 60.0%