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    Planted Fried Rice

    Planted Fried Rice

    A vibrant, nutritious plant-based fried rice loaded with colorful vegetables and protein-rich tofu.

    Prep Time

    20 minutes

    Cook Time

    20 minutes

    Servings

    4 servings

    Ingredients

    • ✓1 cup jasmine rice, or 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, couscous, or orzo, or 4 cups cauliflower rice
    • ✓1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ✓1 cup diced tofu, patted dry
    • ✓1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), fresh or frozen
    • ✓1 cup chopped broccolini
    • ✓1/2 cup chopped pineapple
    • ✓1/4 cup coconut aminos, plus more to taste
    • ✓2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, plus more to taste
    • ✓1 cup Just Egg
    • ✓Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha

    Equipment

    • Large skillet or wok
    • Large bowl
    • Measuring cups and spoons

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Prepare the base (Choose Your Base):

      • For rice: Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.
      • For quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
      • For couscous: Cook the couscous according to package directions.
      • For orzo: Cook the orzo according to package directions.
      • For cauliflower rice: If using cauliflower rice, skip to step 2.
    2. 2

      Cook tofu:

      Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced tofu and cook until golden brown and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

    3. 3

      Sauté vegetables:

      Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the mixed vegetables and broccolini and cook until tender-crisp, 5-7 minutes.

    4. 4

      Cook Just Egg:

      Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the Just Egg onto the other side. Scramble until set, then mix with the vegetables.

    5. 5

      Combine ingredients:

      Add the cooked rice (or alternative grain) and cooked tofu to the skillet with the vegetables and Just Egg. Stir in the coconut aminos and teriyaki sauce. Mix well.

    6. 6

      Add pineapple:

      Stir in the chopped pineapple and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.

    7. 7

      Serve:

      Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and sriracha, if desired.

    Shopping List

    • Jasmine rice
    • Quinoa
    • Couscous
    • Orzo
    • Olive oil
    • Tofu
    • Mixed vegetables
    • Broccolini
    • Pineapple
    • Coconut aminos
    • Teriyaki sauce
    • Just Egg
    • Green onions (optional)
    • Sesame seeds (optional)
    • Sriracha (optional)

    Dietary Swaps

    • ✓
      Grain-free: Use cauliflower rice instead of rice or other grains.
    • ✓
      Gluten-free: Ensure the teriyaki sauce and coconut aminos are gluten-free.
    • ✓
      Vegetarian/Vegan: This recipe is already vegetarian and vegan.
    • ✓
      Lower Sodium: Use low-sodium coconut aminos and teriyaki sauce, or reduce the amount used and add other seasonings like ginger, garlic, and pepper.

    Enjoy this delicious plant-based meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!