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