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Tofu Fried Rice

This Tofu Fried Rice is packed with flavor, crispy tofu, and tender vegetables. This plant based dinner is healthy, vegan, and easily gluten-free. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: air fryer tofu, healthy, plant based dinner, vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups leftover unseasoned cooked rice chilled
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free alternative such as coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce more or less to taste
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 batch air fryer tofu recipe includes baking directions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium/medium-high heat.
  • Add in onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
  • Cook, stirring regularly, until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in rice, then stir in soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, and peas.
  • Cook until everything is heated through, stirring regularly.
  • Stir in air fried/baked tofu and sesame oil, then taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Serve with optional garnishes and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2814IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg