Fried Rice

Vegan Fried Rice


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Ingredients:

    3 tablespoons vegan margarine, or to taste
    1/2  medium red onion, chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup chopped green beans
    1/2 cup chopped carrots
    1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
    1/3 cup chopped bell pepper
    1/3 cup peas
    2 cups white or brown rice, cooked according to package directions
    1/3 (12-ounce) block, firm tofu, cubed
    3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, to taste
    1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
    pinch dried basil

Directions:

1. Melt vegan margarine in a wok. Add onion and garlic; cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add remaining vegetables (green beans, carrots, white mushrooms, bell pepper, and peas); cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Mix in cooked rice, tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil; cook for several minutes, mixing every so often.


Makes: 2 cups, Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 30 minutes