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Vegan Thai Fried Rice

Vegan Thai Fried Rice is easier than take-out! Brown rice, peas, carrots, and pineapple are sautéd in a spicy sauce and topped with fresh scallions! Ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: thai
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice 3 cups cooked
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • ½ cup pineapple cut into bite sized pieces
  • ¼ cup raw cashews chopped
  • 2 tablespoon vegan fish sauce or soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste
  • 2 scallions chopped

Instructions

  • Cook brown rice according to package directions. One cup of dried brown rice will produce 3 cups of cooked rice. You can also make the rice a day in advance to save you time! If making the rice the day you plan to serve, it will take an additional 35-45 minutes to prepare the rice. Or you can use a brown rice steam bag to save time!
  • Add the diced onions to a large pan on medium-high heat. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, and sauté an additional minute.
  • Add the cooked brown rice. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic. Add turmeric powder, onion powder, garlic powder, vegan fish sauce, and Thai chili paste. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and chopped pineapple. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until peas and carrots are cooked through.
  • Place fried rice in serving bowls. Top with chopped chopped cashews and scallions. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Making Vegan Thai Fried Rice
  • Fried rice tastes best when made with day-old rice. This also cuts down on total prep time!
  • Use fresh ripe pineapple or canned pineapple chunks in juice (not syrup). If your pineapple isn't ripe, you'll have a bitter flavor.
  • Use water or soy sauce if you don't have vegetable stock to sauté the onions and garlic.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2287IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg