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Simple Veggie Fried Rice

Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 2 small carrots diced
  • 1-2 cups additional chopped vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers, optional
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown jasmine rice cooked according to package directions from about 1 cup dry*
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, scallions, carrots, and other optional vegetables and sauté for about 10 minutes, until browned. Add in the peas, cooked rice, both types of tofu, tamari, and sesame oil, and stir fry for another few minutes, until the rice is hot and golden.
  • Serve in bowls topped with additional scallions, and enjoy!

Notes

*Note: the rice is best prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Keyword fried rice, veggie fried rice