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Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 tablespoon light sesame oil; 1 cup sweet onion; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch knob ginger (minced); 1.5 cups frozen peas & carrots blend; 4 eggs (use tofu for vegan version); 1 tablespoon Thai hot sauce; 4 cups cooked rice; 1 tablespoon Tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten free); 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 4 green onions (sliced)

ByKelly Jensen Posted onJanuary 23, 2022March 25, 2024 Updated onMarch 25, 2024

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Vegetarian Thai fried rice recipe is hearty, easy, and one of the best leftover rice recipes! Simple, loaded with vegetables, and ready in 20 minutes.

A perfect inexpensive dinner or side dish, and can be served with any protein you have on hand! Easily made vegan.

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I always have a container of leftover rice in the fridge – we make so many recipes to serve with rice that the inevitable container always gets left behind. This vegetarian leftover fried rice recipe is the perfect way to transform that old bland rice into a delicious and hearty meal! I love adding a spicy Thai chili hot sauce for extra flavor and heat.

You can mix this recipe up by adding a variety of veggies to vegetarian fried rice, but green onions, peas, and carrots are my favorites. I also love to crack an egg in the wok too, for a little flavor and added protein.

This Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice Recipe Is

Simple
Loaded with Flavor
Satisfying
Hearty
Fresh
Versatile
Vegetarian
A great recipe with leftover white rice

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Best Vegetarian Leftover Rice Recipes

Instead of tossing that old leftover rice, transform it! The beauty of this recipe is that it actually tasted better with leftover rice, rather than fresh. You’ll save money by not throwing away food, and have a fantastic and flavorful side dish or main entrée ready in about 15 minutes.

What’s In This Leftover Fried Rice Recipe

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Leftover Rice: I really love using basmati rice in most of my dishes. Basmati rice is a very long-grain rice, and has a really nice texture in this fried rice dish.
Peanut Oil: or other light high-oleic oil for cooking over high heat.
Sesame Oil: The sesame oil gives the perfect toasty flavor to the rice. Toasted sesame oil is traditional in a lot of Asian dishes, and will give this fried rice the perfect flavor.
Onion: for flavor and crunch
Fresh garlic cloves
Peas & Carrots: I used a frozen bagged mix for this recipe
Ginger: fresh ginger is a great way to add flavor to any recipe!
Eggs: Cooked right in the wok for a little extra protein.
Soy sauce or tamari: tamari is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. Tamari has a bright salty flavor, and adds a really nice depth of umami to this dish.

Easy Recipes With Leftover Brown or White Rice

This leftover 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 homecooked meal but don’t hours to spend 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 tasty meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!

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How Do I Make This Fried Rice Using Leftovers Recipe?

In a wok or large pan, heat the sesame oil and peanut oil over low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 6 or 7 minutes until veggies have softened.
Move the veggie mix over to one side of the wok, and add the peas and carrots. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Then move all ingredients to the same side of the pan.
Crack the eggs, and stir with a wooden spoon to scramble them. Add the Thai chili sauce to the eggs. Continue to scramble and scrape the bottom of the wok for 5 or 6 minutes until eggs are completely cooked.
Now, add the rice and stir all ingredients together to combine well. Add the Tamari/soy sauce, rice vinegar, and green onions.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve and garnish with extra green onions if desired!

Can I Make This Leftover Fried Rice Vegan?

Sure! Just skip the eggs and you have a delicious vegan fried rice in no time. To make this nut free, use sunflower oil instead of peanut.

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More Recipes with Leftover Rice You’ll Love!

Mediterranean Yellow Rice (Vegan)

Creamy Zucchini Rice Soup (Vegan, Non Dairy)

Sheet Pan Stir Fry with Vegetables (Vegan)

Chicken Marbella in the Instant Pot (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

Aloha BBQ Tofu Bowls (Vegan, Sheet Pan Dinner)

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