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Fried rice is possibly one of the most versatile and low-maintenance dishes to make. Just cook some rice, and throw in whatever veggies you have is usually how it works. Check out these 15 fried rice recipes below that will take your fried rice game to the next step!
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Source: Simple Veggie Fried Rice
I have recently been experimenting with adding crumbled tofu to act as eggs would, and the result is exactly what I hoped for! The bottom line- this Simple Veggie Fried Rice by Christina Betdetta is even more delicious as its non-vegan counterparts.
Source: Kimchi Fried Rice
This vegan Kimchi Fried Rice by Vegan Punks is a great way to explore the vibrant flavor that kimchi offers.
Source: Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews
Recreate one of your favorite Thai dishes with minimal ingredients and minimal effort! This Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews by Zoe and Mia Lau can be whipped up quickly without sacrificing flavor or texture. As a good pineapple fried rice should, it wonderfully balances fruity sweetness and spice.
Source: Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice
This quick and easy Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice by Anja Cass tastes great and will keep you full for hours. The combination of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors combine into a fabulous flavored dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Source: Schezwan Fried Rice
Schezwan Fried Rice is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is spicy and lipsmackingly delicious. Serve this Schezwan Fried Rice by Pavani Nandula with vegetable manchurian for a yummy meal.
Source: Kale and Roasted Cashew Fried Rice
This Kale and Roasted Cashew Fried Rice by Angelina Papanikolaou is made with brown basmati rice, lots of kale, and roasted cashews. Think fried rice from your favorite Thai restaurant, but made at home … and tastier … and healthier. It comes together in under 20 minutes, and you can pretty much add whatever you want in it. The trick to getting the perfect toasty and semi-crispy rice is to use cold rice, so fried rice is always a good idea whenever you have leftover rice in the refrigerator. This 20-minute Kale and Roasted Cashew Fried Rice – extremely easy, super healthy, and SO delicious.
Source: Quinoa Fried Rice With Bok Choy and Tempeh
This Quinoa Fried Rice With Bok Choy and Tempeh by Amy Height healthified take on Chinese takeout, packed with nutrient-dense veggies, delicious plant protein, and nutritious (not indigestion-promoting) fats.
Source: Broccoli Fried Rice
Even if you’re not a big broccoli fan, this Broccoli Fried Rice by Heather Stadler delivers all the nutritional benefits of the vegetable while masking much of the taste. Especially since the broccoli is only cooked for 3-4 minutes, much of the vitamins are completely intact on the plate! This take on fried rice is sure to impress broccoli lovers and skeptics alike.
Source: Easy Sheet Pan Fried Rice and Tofu
The perfect mix of crispy and soft—the balance of flavors in this Easy Sheet Pan Fried Rice and Tofu by Robin Runner will blow you away!
Source: Rainbow Veggie Lentil Fried Rice
This perfectly seasoned Rainbow Veggie Lentil Fried Rice by Renee Press is studded with a rainbow of fresh veggies, and makes a perfect protein-rich dinner, or lunch the next day. It’s become one of our favorites for winter weeknight meals, as it’s easy, nourishing, comforting, and colorful all at once. Change up the veggies used based on what you have on hand, just try to use as much color as possible. Fresh herbs like basil, mint, parsley, or cilantro are nice additions as well and add nutrition, color, and flavor. Top with toasted nuts or seeds if you like, sesame, almonds, peanuts or cashews are all delicious crunchy additions. Enjoy!
Source: Sweet & Sour Cashew and Chickpea Fried Rice
Savory, sweet, and sour fried rice topped with glazed cashews and chickpeas. This Sweet & Sour Cashew and Chickpea Fried Rice by Taavi Moore is so simple, easy, and will be ready in no time.
Source: Cauliflower Fried Rice
The beauty of Cauliflower Fried Rice by Bianca Scartabello is the fact that you are eating ALL VEGGIES even though it feels like a grain. I mean okay, it’s cauliflower, so yeah… it tastes like cauliflower… but barely. If you season this baby the right way, you’ll be fooling yourself.
Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.
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