Veggie Fried Rice

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a lower-sodium option.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Tofu provides a similar texture and protein without cholesterol.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add diced carrots and bell pepper; stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in peas and minced garlic; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps; stir-fry until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet.

Crack the egg into the empty side and scramble until fully cooked, about 2 minutes.

Mix the scrambled egg into the rice mixture.

Add soy sauce, ginger, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Drizzle sesame oil over the rice and mix well.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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