15-minute Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice
This 15-minute Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice comes together quickly. It's vegan and contains tofu, frozen brown rice, and green chickpeas, with Asian flavors.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 3.8 ounces sprouted tofu I like Trader Joe's Organic
- 3/4 cup frozen brown rice I like Trader Joe's Organic
- 1 cup frozen green chickpeas I like Sprouts Organic or use green peas
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili crunch I like Momofuku
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
Instructions
- Press Tofu & Saute. Press the tofu for 5 minutes before beginning. Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat Once hot, add oil, followed by the crumbled tofu - crumble with your fingers. Scramble tofu for 5 minutes. Once sauteed, the tofu should be slightly golden brown.
- Add Rice & Veggies. Add frozen brown rice and frozen green chickpeas. NOTE: You may also use day-old rice and/or frozen green peas. Saute for a minute.
- Add Sauces & Spices. Add soy sauce, chili crunch oil, and garlic powder. Saute for a couple of minutes. Now add chopped scallions and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the stove. Your tofu fried rice is ready. Serve in a pretty bowl and enjoy!
Notes
- Nonstick Pan: I recommend using a ceramic nonstick pan to avoid sticking when cooking with tofu.
- Press Tofu: For the best results, press tofu in a tofu press for 5 minutes.
- Brown Rice: Use frozen brown rice or day-old rice for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 8mg