Name: Vegan Mango Fried Rice
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1 small sweet onion (finely diced); 1 cup carrots (peeled and small diced); 2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp garlic chili paste ((up to 1 tsp if you like spicy)); 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp hoisin sauce; 3 tbsp soy sauce ((gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos for allergy notes)); 3 cups cooked rice ((best if day old rice or chilled for a few hours before)); 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1.5 cups fresh mango (small diced); 0.5 cup green onions; 0.5 cup frozen peas; null null sesame seeds (optional garnish); null null green onions (extra for garnish)

Vegan Mango Fried Rice

This vibrant Vegan Mango Fried Rice is the perfect easy dinner, offering a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes! Loaded with fresh mango, chickpeas, and a medley of vegetables, this dish is completely dairy-free and egg-free, with options to be Top 8 Free. It’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknights, delivering a colorful and satisfying experience for a variety of dietary needs.

Instructions

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*Note: This dish moves fast, it's best to have everything prepped before starting to cook.
2

Chop the [sweet onion], [garlic], [fresh ginger], [carrots], [green onions], and [fresh mango].
3

Heat the sesame oil (2 tbsp) in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
4

Add the sweet onion (1 small) and carrots (1 cup) and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
5

Add the fresh ginger (2 tbsp) and garlic (5 cloves). Cook for 1 more minute.
6

Stir in the garlic chili paste (0.5 tsp), rice wine vinegar (1 tbsp), hoisin sauce (2 tsp), and soy sauce (3 tbsp). Cook for 1-2 minutes.
7

Add the cooked rice (3 cups) and chickpeas (1 can). Combine well.
8

Gently stir in the fresh mango (1.5 cups), green onions (0.5 cup), and frozen peas (0.5 cup). Cook until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
9

Remove from heat.
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Garnish with extra [green onions] and [sesame seeds] if desired.