How to Make Delicious Vegan Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious plate of fried rice, and this vegan version is no exception. Packed with flavor and colorful veggies, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this dish is a winner.

What makes this vegan fried rice so special is not just the absence of animal products, but the clever use of spices and textures to create a dish that's satisfying an...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
  • 1 green bell pepper, minced (Optional)
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • ½ small tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine water, rice, oregano, basil, sage, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and lemon zest in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Mix olive oil and vegan margarine in a large pan over medium-low heat. Stir rice into oil mixture and add green bell pepper, carrot, celery, tomato, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir mixture into heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    612 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 1034mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 477mg