Looking for a satisfying, healthy one pan dinner? This crumbled tofu fried rice is packed with veggies (use what you’ve got!) and plant-based protein…the whole family will love it.
Fresh or frozen veg, leftover or fresh rice…make this easy fried rice your own!
Fried rice is high on my list of no fail comfort food dinners. It’s got those all important carbs but/and/also, it’s pretty easy to turn it into a nourishing one pan dinner without losing that comfort vibe.
Plus, if you’ve got leftover rice on hand, this whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes without too much chopping and no marinating. Because nights you crave comfort but/and/also don’t want to effort are to be embraced. This dietitian considers a quick home cooked meal a win, every single time.
I adapted this vegan fried rice recipe from the one in Plant Magic, my cookbook, with just a couple of changes because honestly, one of the best things about fried rice is how flexible it is. Use what you’ve got on hand! Live your life!
Of course, this isn’t a completely authentic fried rice recipe – vegan adaptations rarely are – as there is no meat, no egg and I’ve chosen ingredients that are easily available in a regular supermarket. I also designed the recipe for a nonstick skillet, but if you have a wok go for it.
This crumbled tofu fried rice works so well on its own for an easy weeknight dinner – each serving has about 20g protein and 5g of fiber when made with white Jasmine rice – but you could also serve it as part of a dinner spread with some quick sauteed kale or bok choy and my snap pea salad for extra veggies.
A couple of tips and tricks to help you make this tofu fried rice your own
Something I love in a good fried rice is that it’s well seasoned, but not drowning in sauce, which is more true to the original. Each ingredient shines on its own. You can totally sauce it up a bit more at the table if you like.
I am using leftover long grain Jasmine rice because that’s what I use at home but you could absolutely use whatever you have on hand.
Low FODMAP? Ditch the garlic and use only the green onion tops…I’ve got all the subs in the recipe so you can make this gluten free or Low FODMAP as needed.
The most important part of this recipe? Get all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you cook.It comes together quickly and you don’t want to be scrambling or burn your rice!Crumbling the tofu gives it more of that tender, chewy texture reminiscent of egg.Feel free to use frozen broccoli to save time!
No leftover rice? No problem! Just start by cooking up your favourite rice, according to package directions, while you prep all the ingredients and it won’t take you too much longer.
If you can find it, chili bean paste – doubanjiang – is so delicious but chili garlic sauce works just fine.Serving as a side dish? You’ll get 6-8 servings.
More yummy dinner recipes with tofu:
Baked Vegan Tofu Fajitas with Homemade Seasoning
Silken Tofu Pasta Sauce with Roasted Red Peppers
Weeknight Vegan Ramen with Smoked Tofu and Greens
Easy Pan-fried Tofu with Red Curry Sauce
30 Minute Crumbled Tofu Vegan Tacos
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Crumbled Tofu Fried Rice with Broccoli and Peas
Looking for a satisfying, healthy one pan dinner? This crumbled tofu fried rice is packed with veggies (use what you’ve got!) and plant-based protein…the whole family will love it.
2tablespoonsavocado oilor your favourite neutral oil, divided
1packageextra firm tofucrumbled
1tablespoonminced fresh ginger
2clovesgarlicchopped, omit for low FODMAP
1cupfrozen peas
3cupschopped broccolifrozen is fine, use only florets if low FODMAP.
3wholegreen onionsthinly sliced, use only dark green tops if low FODMAP
3cupsleftover cooked Jasmine ricesee below for cooking instructions
salt and pepper to tasteuse white pepper if you have it!
Soy Chili Sauce
1tablespoonsesame oil
1tablespoonsoy sauceor gluten free tamari, plus more for seasoning
1tablespoonchili bean paste or chili garlic saucegluten free/garlic free hot sauce if needed
Imperial – Metric
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together sesame oil, tamari and chile bean paste. Set aside.
Heat up 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry tofu until it’s chewy and browned in spots, stirring once or twice, about 6-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and add ginger, garlic, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Season with 1 tbsp soy and pepper.
Add peas, broccoli and green onions, stirring often, until green onions wilt and broccoli looks glossy, about 2-3 minutes. Season vegetable mixture with salt and pepper and remove to a medium bowl.
Return skillet to medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of oil and cook rice until warmed through, about 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat, but leave skillet on element. Add veggies back to the skillet along with sauce and stir through.
Notes
Low FODMAP? You can swap a low FODMAP garlic flavoured oil for cooking…and yes, 1/4 cup green peas is a low FODMAP serving.
A weeknight friendly, healthy comfort food dinner, this crumbled tofu fried rice is a crowd pleaser.
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