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Tofu Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
Tofu "Eggs"
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (16 ounce) block firm tofu
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fried Rice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups leftover cooked rice white or brown; cold, day old rice is best
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain out any excess liquid.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat through. Using your hands or a potato masher, crumble the tofu into the pan, resembling the texture of scrambled eggs.
- Season with turmeric, salt and garlic powder and stir together until the tofu is well coated and yellowed. Let cook for about 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Into the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Next, add in the frozen vegetable medley and cook, stirring occasionally, until defrosted, 5-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and sesame oil. Add the sauce and rice to the pot of veggies and mix well to combine.
- Carefully fold in the tofu "eggs" and leftover rice and stir well to combine and heat through. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the rice is fully warmed. Serve with chopped green onion and enjoy!
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- Fresh ginger: Freshly grated ginger can be substituted with 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Frozen mixed vegetables: Can be replaced with 4 cups of any vegetables (fresh or frozen) of choice.
- Lighter carb option: Swap the 4 cups of rice for 4 cups of cauliflower rice or 6 cups of shredded cabbage.
- Add protein: I've made this tofu fried rice with the addition of shrimp, beef (vegan or regular), and chicken strips (vegan or regular). Feel free to add whatever you have! Just cook whatever protein you're using before hand and fold it in at the end with the tofu eggs and rice.
Disclaimer: The Nutritional Information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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