12-Minute Scrambled Tofu Vegan Fried Rice
Tofu replaces eggs for a protein-rich (and vegan) fried rice recipe. From chopping board to table in 12 minutes!
Ingredients
- 7 ounces (half of a 14-ounce block) extra-firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion about 1/2 small onion
- 1 medium clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil divided
- 1 thumb-sized knob ginger peeled and minced) (about 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 cups cooked brown rice I like brown Basmati rice) (cold, day-old rice is best
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2-3 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
Optional toppings:
- Chopped chives or other herbs
- Chopped scallions
- Sriracha sauce
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Diced avocado
Instructions
- Set the tofu on a large cutting board and mash with a potato masher or fork until it's crumbled. Set aside.
- Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion. Saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
- Add one tablespoon of the sesame oil, then add the ginger, smoked paprika, turmeric, and mashed tofu. Cook, stirring until the spices are well-incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add the remaining sesame oil and the rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice sizzles and is thoroughly warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, peas, and Tamari (or soy sauce) and cook until the veggies are warm, about one more minute.
- Taste and add additional Tamari or soy sauce if desired.
- Serve topped with chopped chives or other herbs of choice, chopped scallions, or even a little crumbled bacon for the carnivores' portions if you like. We like to pass the Sriracha with this fried rice, as well.
Notes
Meat option
Top the carnivores' portions with some cooked and crumbled/chopped bacon. Adapted from Pinch of Yum's 10-Minute Fried RiceNutrition Facts
Calories: 490kcal, Carbohydrates: 69g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 719mg, Potassium: 550mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 669IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 3mg