Vegan Fried Rice #veggie #recipes #healthy #vegan #dinner

Easy, 10-ingredient vegan fried rice that's loaded with vegetables, crispy baked tofu, and tons of flavor! A healthy, satisfying plant-based side dish or entrée. Ingredients RICE + VEGETABLES 1 cup extra-firm tofu* (8 ounces yields ~1 cup) 1 cup long- or short-grain brown rice* (rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup peas 1/2 cup carrots (finely diced) SAUCE 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce (plus more for veggies + to taste) 1 Tbsp peanut butter 2 -3 Tbsp organic brown sugar, muscovado sugar, or maple syrup 1 clove garlic (minced) 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce (more or less depending on preferred spice) 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional // or sub peanut or avocado oil) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly grease with non-stick spray). In the meantime wrap tofu in a clean, absorbent towel and set something heavy on top (such as a cast iron skillet) to press o...