If you love fried-rice but want a healthier version, this Easy Vegan Fried Rice will be your new favorite recipe. Fried rice is typically made with low-quality oils like canola oil and has sugar and MSG added. This 100% plant-based version of the popular Asian-American staple is packed with veggies for fiber and tofu for protein, similar to Healthy Quinoa Fried Rice. Fair warning, this might become your go-to 20-minute dinner! Pair this rice with a side of my Crispy Air-Fryer Wontons or this Thai Chopped Salad. Make my Authentic Vegan Pad Thai next!
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Notes on Ingredients
- Rice: Any kind of rice works.
- Tofu: Use high-protein or extra-firm tofu.
- Soy sauce: Can substitute with coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative.
- Green onion: I used Josie’s Organics.
- Cabbage: I used Josie’s Organics.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
How do you make Easy Vegan Fried Rice?
- Cook the rice and set aside.
- Saute the veggies, garlic, and ginger in sesame oil in a large pan until softened.
- Add in crumbled tofu and saute for 5 more minutes.
- Add in cooked rice, turmeric, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Step 1: First, cook the rice and set aside. Sauté the veggies, garlic, and ginger in a large pan until soft. Add in the tofu and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Step 2: Then, add in the cooked rice, turmeric, and soy sauce. Stir to combine. Garnish and enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
You can use any kind of rice–white, brown, basmati, jasmine, etc.
Yes, just be sure to substitute the soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce or more coconut aminos.
Sure! Other veggie-additions that would be delicious are rice broccoli, mushrooms, snow peas, asparagus, and bamboo shoots.
I used the fresh organic green cabbage and green onions for this vegan fried rice from Josie’s Organics, an amazing all organic company that grows their produce in the fertile California Valley. Their family farming business dates back to the 1920’s, when two young Swiss immigrants, Sebastian and Josie Braga decided to start growing beets, tomatoes, onions, hay and corn. Today, three generations later, the organic family farming tradition is being kept alive! Josie’s Organics harvests over 25 varieties of USDA certified organic veggies. I love their inspiring story and love supporting them by buying their produce!
Josie’s Organics doesn’t use any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on their farms. This is so important! If I see Josie’s Organics in the grocery store, I snatch it up real quick because it’s truly such fresh produce. You can find their produce at stores like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts and many more. Be sure to look out for Josie’s Organics in your local store! Use their store locator!
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Extra Helpful Tips
- Garnish with sesame seeds, sriracha, seaweed shreds, or more green onions!
- Cook the rice first, then add it into the stir fry!
- Use high protein or extra-firm tofu.
- The veggies are interchangeable so use any veggies you like!
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or more coconut aminos for the soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Serve this with Crispy Vegan Air-Fryer Wontons on the side.
How to Store
Store leftover rice in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months and reheat as needed!
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Easy Vegan Fried Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup green cabbage chopped, I use Josie's Organics
- 1 head green onion sliced, I use Josie's Organics
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
- 1 cup green peas frozen
- 3 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 12 oz tofu crumbled, extra-firm
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ cup soy sauce sub coconut aminos or tamari for gluten-free
- sriracha or red chili flakes optional for spice
Instructions
- Cook the rice and set aside.
- Sauté all of the vegetables, garlic and ginger in a large pan or wok in sesame oil on medium heat, until cooked to your desired tenderness. Stir continuously.
- Add in crumbled tofu and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked rice, turmeric, and soy sauce. Stir until completely combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Garnish with sesame seeds, sriracha, seaweed shreds, or more green onions!
- Cook the rice first, then add it into the stir fry!
- Use high protein or extra-firm tofu.
- The veggies are interchangeable so use any veggies you like!
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or more coconut aminos for the soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
Mimi says
Frozen cauliflower rice?
Hilary Williams says
Absolutely amazing! I didn’t include the jasmine rice, just used a whole bag of fresh cauliflower rice from Trader Joe’s. Only had hot sesame oil on hand and it added a subtle nice kick. 10/10!!!
Shellie says
Jasmine rice is in the IP and we’ll be having this tonight. It sounds amazing. I’m just wondering how much a head of green onion is. I’ve never heard it called that.
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
You can use as much or little as you’d like depending on your preference. I typically use 3 “stalks” when I make it!
Tubidy says
This vegan fried rice looks absolutely delicious! I love how simple and healthy it is. Can’t wait to try it out with some of my favorite veggies. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Net Puns says
I just made this Easy Vegan Fried Rice, and it turned out amazing! The flavors are so vibrant, and it was super quick to prepare. I love that it’s a versatile recipe—I added some extra veggies I had on hand. Thanks for sharing this delicious and healthy dish!
S8 Game says
This Easy Vegan Fried Rice looks amazing! I love how simple the recipe is, and it’s perfect for using up leftover vegetables. Can’t wait to try it out this weekend! Thank you for sharing such a delicious and healthy recipe!
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This Easy Vegan Fried Rice recipe looks amazing! I love how simple and quick it is, perfect for my busy weeknights. Can’t wait to try it out with my favorite veggies! Thanks for sharing!
Tt789 says
I just made this Easy Vegan Fried Rice, and it was delicious! The flavors were spot on, and I loved how customizable the recipe was. Can’t wait to try adding more veggies next time. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!
Dm Game says
This Easy Vegan Fried Rice recipe looks amazing! I love how simple and healthy it is, plus the addition of veggies makes it even more nutritious. Can’t wait to try it out for a quick weeknight dinner! Thank you for sharing!
Jordan Stacy says
So yummy! Love the addition of cauliflower rice to add some extra volume and fiber to the rice without more carbs! Makes great meal prep too!
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This Easy Vegan Fried Rice recipe looks amazing! I love how versatile it is with the veggies and simple ingredients. Can’t wait to try it out for a quick weeknight dinner. Thanks for sharing!
td777 says
I just made this easy vegan fried rice, and it was a hit! The flavors were so vibrant, and I loved how customizable it is with whatever veggies I had on hand. Thanks for the great recipe! Can’t wait to try it again with different ingredients!
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This Easy Vegan Fried Rice recipe looks delicious! I love how quick and healthy it is. Can’t wait to try it out with some of my favorite veggies. Thanks for sharing!