Protein-Packed Vegetarian Fried Rice

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This vegetarian fried rice is delicious and packed with protein; a nutrient that many vegetarians have trouble incorporating into their diets.

Submitted by OwlsTheDragon
Updated on June 30, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed

  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • ¼ onion, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups cooked white rice

  • 4 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 (8 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

  • 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are just soft; 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Stir rice, egg, and spinach into tofu mixture until egg is no longer runny, about 5 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce; season with salt and pepper.

25 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
7g Fat
28g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.