"Throw it all in" Vegan Fried Rice
A veggie packed fried rice recipe that you can make with whatever veggies and leftovers you have in the fridge! Toasted cashews and leftover rice are lightly pan fried with a mix of fresh and frozen veggies like carrots, onions, peas, and corn and then it's all tossed together with my savory homemade Maple Sesame Sriracha Sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 large cloves of garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1.5 cups cooked rice leftover works best*
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice
Seasonings + Sauce
- 1 tbsp Everything But the Bagel seasoning optional but delicious! I used a salt-free version, see notes below
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
- 2-3 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2-3 tsp Sriracha plus more to taste
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Toast the Cashews
- In a large frying pan set to medium-high heat, add the cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden brown. Then set aside.
Prep
- Finely chop the carrots, onions, and bell pepper. Then mince the garlic and set aside. Place the frozen edamame in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Stir and set aside to thaw.
Cook
- In the same frying pan you used for the cashews, add the coconut oil, carrots, and onions and cook on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with Everything But the Bagel seasoning and then add the corn, peas, cooked rice, and cauliflower. If you have any leftover cooked veggies in the fridge you can add those in now.
- Next add the tamari, sesame oil, Sriracha, and maple syrup. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste. I sometimes add more Sriricha or tamari to taste here too.Top with the toasted cashews and edamame and enjoy!
Notes
The Everything But the Bagel seasoning I use doesn't have added salt but some brands like the Trader Joe's version have flakey salt...which is delicious but just something to be aware of when making this recipe because it will mean you'll want to use less than the 1 tbsp the recipe calls for. Start with a generous sprinkle and add more to taste later on to avoid making the fried rice too salty.