Easy Vegan Fried Rice

Black bowl of fried rice sitting on a square red plate with chopsticks resting in the bowl.

4.75 from 4 votes

Create a delicious Vegan Fried Rice in no time, utilizing staples from your pantry and freezer. Customize it with your favorite veggies and enjoy a favorite takeout dish made easily at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Fried Rice, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 356.1kcal

Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Equipment

Nonstick Wok

Ingredients

For the Tofu Scramble

½ block firm or extra firm tofu
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon black salt

For the Fried Rice

4 cups cooked rice
1 yellow onion diced
½ teaspoon sesame oil optional
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables
2 or 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

Make the Tofu Scramble

Preheat the wok over medium heat.
Squeeze the excess water out of the tofu and crumble it into the wok.
Add the tofu seasonings and stir them into the tofu, breaking up any chunks of tofu as you stir.
Transfer the tofu scramble to a plate or bowl and set aside.

Make the Fried Rice

Cook the rice and refrigerate it the day before you make this recipe, or at least 3 or 4 hours before.
Heat the oil, water, or vegetable broth in a large nonstick wok or large sauté skillet. Add the diced onion and stir fry until it is translucent. If the onions starts to stick use water or vegetable broth to deglaze the pan.
Add the garlic and cook for about two minutes.
Add the soy sauce and vegetables to the pan and cook until they begin to thaw.
Add the rice and cook until everything is heated through.
Stir in the tofu scramble. I like to let the rice cook a little bit in the pan without stirring it to allow it to crisp up a bit.
Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

A small amount of sesame oil is used in this recipe for flavor purposes. To make this oil-free, omit the sesame oil and use water or vegetable broth to deglaze the pan.

I used a frozen veggie mix of carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. Use whatever fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand or desire to use.

This fried rice is very mildly flavored. For a touch of spice, add a few red pepper flakes or a few dashes of Sriracha sauce. I personally love a bit of the Sriracha in this rice.

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