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

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.
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.

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.

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