HEALTHY FRIED RICE
Healthy “Fried” rice sounds like such an oxymoron, but this is truly delicious! It’s because it isn’t really fried in oil! This is such an easy and simple recipe. You don’t need many ingredients and it is filling and addictive. It’s not prepared the traditional way, it’s not greasy, nor does it have eggs, but still so delicious.
Healthy Fried Rice
An amazingly, delicious vegan version of traditional fried rice that is homemade, healthy and oil-free!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry long grain brown rice
- 5 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos + extra for seasoning
- 1 1/2 inch cube finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- garnish: toasted sesame seeds really add amazing flavor
Instructions
- Prepare all the vegetables ahead of time before beginning to cook. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the onion, carrots, bell pepper, black pepper, liquid aminos and only 3/4 cup of vegetable broth. Saute for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent. All the broth should have evaporated as well.
- Add the ginger and garlic and 1/4 cup more of the vegetable broth. Cook a few minutes more until softened. Now add the remaining 4 1/2 cups of broth and the rice. Bring to a boil, once boiling, cover with a lid and turn down to simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until all the broth has evaporated and the rice is tender. Add the peas within the last 10 minutes of cooking. The cooking time can vary based on which rice you use.
- Once all the broth has evaporated, return the lid and let sit for 10 minutes. Taste and add any additional liquid aminos. I think I added another teaspoon or two. It makes a large amount of rice, so you can be generous with the seasoning. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 45.3gProtein: 5gFat: 1.4gSodium: 607mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.4gCalcium: 30mg
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Great recipe! Under item 3 in instructions, should it say “remove” the lid? Says “return” the lid which makes it confusing, at least for me. Thanks for your postings!!
Hi John! Return the lid means to return the lid to the pot to cover it. Enjoy!! 🙂
Is there a way to make this in the instant pot? ❤️🤗 jen
I have not tested it like that so I don’t know the time or adjustments it would need.
Super easy to make and delicious to boot! What could be better?? 10/10 Another winner to add to my meal plan rotation!
Hi! I have a question…In the ingredients list you call for low salt soy sauce, but in the directions you refer to liquid aminos. Which do you prefer to use in this recipe? Thanks for the clarification.
Either will work!
Hi there! I am so looking forward to making this! I was curious- do you have any other go to recipes you make along with it that you can suggest? Thanks so much!!
Hi Kendra! With this fried rice? No, we just eat large bowls of it as a meal not a side, since it’s full of carbs and protein, it’s super filling as is.
Found this recipe several months ago. Just made it last night! We absolutely loved it! The flavor is fantastic! I believe I will add some broccoli next time but we loved it! Thanks again for a great recipe!
I’m so happy to hear you all loved it!
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I want to try this but do not like ginger. Do you think it would taste good without it? Or can you tell me if it’s not really that noticeable in the flavor? Don’t really want to spend time or money on something I will not like.
I personally love ginger so much and it does add depth of flavor, but if you don’t like it, just leave it out. Maybe increase the garlic if you want.
Made this again tonight. I added corn along with the peas and added Beyond Sausage (not oil free, but hubby loves), kept it off mine.
It was excellent again!
Thank you for being so generous with sharing your recipes.
You truly are the reason I’ve been able to stay Vegan.
Your recipes are so easy to make, ingredients easy to find and they are always a hit.
Such a kind comment, thank you so much Marie!!
Do you know the nutritional information for this?
Hi Angie, it’s added above on the recipe 🙂
Thank you so much!