Vegetarian Fried Rice with Vegetables and Meat

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Vegetarian Fried Rice with Vegetables and Meat—a delicious plant-based twist on a takeout favorite! Featuring fluffy jasmine rice, golden-crispy cubes of extra-firm tofu as the "meaty" star, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and green peas, this dish is packed with flavor, color, and nutrition. Bold notes of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil create a savory umami profile that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy days and makes an excellent meal prep option. Serve it hot, garnished with scallions, for a wholesome and irresistible vegetarian dinner or lunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 14 ounces extra-firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 large carrot
• 1 large bell pepper
• 1 cup green peas
• 3 stalks scallions
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the tofu by pressing it to remove excess water. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before cutting it into ½-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

While the tofu is cooking, peel and mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Peel and dice the carrot, seed and dice the bell pepper, and chop the scallions into small pieces, separating the white and green parts.

Step 5

Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and green peas to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, or until the carrots become slightly tender.

Step 7

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps and mix the rice evenly with the vegetables.

Step 8

Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the rice and stir well to combine.

Step 9

Return the tofu to the pan, and add salt and black pepper. Toss everything together for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 10

Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1737.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2295.0

Total Fat 89.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3036.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 98.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2933.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2418.3mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 48.6%