Vegetarian Fried Rice with Sausage

Elevate your weeknight meals with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Fried Rice with Sausage, a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Made with fragrant jasmine rice, tender carrots, sweet peas, and savory vegetarian sausage, this stir-fried dish packs a punch of umami thanks to soy sauce and a finishing drizzle of toasted sesame oil. The recipe is both protein-packed and veggie-filled, making it ideal for a balanced, plant-based dinner. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, it's a go-to option for busy lifestyles with a gourmet twist. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor, this dish is a satisfying one-pan meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking to explore vegetarian dinner ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 pieces vegetarian sausage
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 large carrot
• 1 cup peas
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the jasmine rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the rinsed rice, and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork. Alternatively, use a rice cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Prepare the ingredients: While the rice is cooking, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, peel and dice the carrot into small cubes, and slice the green onions finely.

Step 3

Cook the vegetarian sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetarian sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown. Remove from the skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Add the carrots and peas: Stir in the diced carrot and peas, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Combine ingredients: Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Add sausage and green onions: Add the sliced vegetarian sausage and half of the sliced green onions to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is evenly mixed and heated through.

Step 8

Finish with sesame oil: Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, give it another quick stir, and remove from heat.

Step 9

Serve: Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2182.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1600.1

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5642.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 71.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1804.0mg	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: 35.6%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 47.1%