SIZZLING MUSHROOM PEPPER RICE - Vegan take on Beef Pepper Rice from the Japanese chain Pepper Lunch!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds healthy fats.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are better for heart health.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake add more flavor and nutrients.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides similar texture with fewer calories.

Heat a cast iron pan and add some oil or vegan butter.

Slice shiitake mushrooms into thin strips and stir-fry in the pan until lightly browned on each side.

Add more oil or butter to the pan and add a dome of rice.

Add a lot of black pepper to the rice.

Add vegan mayo or more vegan butter and corn on top of the rice.

Add chopped scallions or spring onions on top.

Pour homemade brown sauce over the mixture in the pan.

Let it sizzle in the hot pan to create a nice crust underneath.

Mix everything together before serving.

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