Name: Vegan Fried Rice
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu ((14-16 oz)); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 medium sweet onion (diced small); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large carrots (peeled and diced); 0.75 cup frozen peas; 4 cups cooked and chilled rice ((white or brown are both fine)); 2 green onions (sliced); 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((use tamari for gluten free)); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

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1

Drain the firm or extra-firm tofu (1 block). In a large pan, heat the olive oil (1 tbsp), then mash the tofu in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for minutes (3) until most water is gone.
2

Add the nutritional yeast (2 tbsp), salt (0.5 tsp) and turmeric (0.25 tsp) and stir constantly for minutes (3). Transfer the scrambled tofu to a plate and set aside.
3

To the pan, add an additional olive oil (2 tbsp) and warm over medium-high heat. Sauté the sweet onion (0.5 medium), garlic (4 cloves), carrots (2 large) and frozen peas (0.75 cup) for about minutes (5), stirring, until vegetables soften.
4

Add the cooked and chilled rice (4 cups), [2-3 green onions] and [3-4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce]. Fry, stirring often, for about [3-4 minutes]. Stir in the tofu scramble.
5

Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil (1 tsp). Add more soy sauce to taste, and serve immediately. Enjoy!