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Turmeric Fried Rice Recipe (Vegetarian)

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This Turmeric Fried Rice is a great recipe to use leftover rice, sautéed with fresh vegetables, in a bright lemon and turmeric spiced sauce. Save your leftover rice and transform it into a tasty and flavorful meal filled with delicious veggies.
 
This simple rice makes a great side dish that everyone will love!  Serve with crispy baked tofu, egg drop soup, or leftovers!
 
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We have a new favorite way to use leftover rice: Lemon Turmeric Fried Rice!  This delicious recipe is a fun way to make fried rice a little bit #extra.  The flavors work really well together in this dish, and it cooks in about 15 minutes.
 
I normally make my leftover vegetarian fried rice, but decided to switch up the spices a bit. There’s a little bit of everything in this dish: Asian flavors, Indian turmeric, Greek lemon rice… it’s a bit of a melting pot. But hey, it tastes fantastic!  And the color is absolutely gorgeous from the turmeric.

This Turmeric Fried Rice Recipe Is

  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Perfectly Spiced
  • Simple
  • Versatile
  • Vegan and Vegetarian
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Easy Weeknight Turmeric Rice Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

This lemon turmeric fried rice is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a quick homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a yummy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

What’s In This Turmeric Lemon Fried Rice?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

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Save Leftover Rice for a No-Waste Recipe!

I’m all about saving, reusing, or repurposing as much as I can in my kitchen. This lemon fried rice with turmeric is the perfect recipe to repurpose something you may be tempted to throw out.

Instead of tossing leftover rice in the compost or garbage, you can repurpose it into a delicious and flavorful meal.  I’m all about saving anything I can from my kitchen, and this sauce is a great way to avoid letting leftovers go to waste!

How Do I Make Lemon Turmeric Fried Rice?

  1. In a wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
     
  2. Add peas, paprika, Sriracha and turmeric and cook for an additional minute, stirring the vegetables so they are coated in the spice.
     
  3. Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir well so until rice becomes a warm yellow color. Add lemon juice, stir, and more oil if the rice still seems to dry. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.

 

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Turmeric Fried Rice

Kelly Jensen
This Lemon Turmeric Fried Rice is a great recipe to use leftover rice, sautéed with fresh vegetables, in a bright lemon and turmeric spiced sauce. Save your leftover rice and transform it into a hearty and flavorful meal filled with delicious veggies. This rice makes a great side dish that everyone will love.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more if needed
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and saute for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add peas, paprika, Sriracha and turmeric and cook for an additional minute, stirring the vegetables so they are coated in the spice.
  • Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir well so until rice becomes a warm yellow color. Add lemon juice, stir, and more oil if the rice still seems to dry. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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