Vegan Fried Rice with Tofu {vegan, gluten-free}

This vegan fried rice makes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's packed with nutritious flavor from fresh veggies, brown rice, and tofu, then topped with a spicy sriracha-soy sauce. Yum!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups basmati rice (dry)
• 1 cup peas (frozen)
• 1 cup carrots (fresh, peeled and diced)
• 1 cup corn kernels (sliced from cob)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, gluten-free variety if needed
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1First start by getting your tofu ready. Dry it with a paper towel and cut into little squares.
2. 2In a medium bowl, mix together the tofu cubes with nutritional yeast and black pepper. Mash up with a fork. Set aside.
3. 3In a small bowl,, mix together soy sauce and Sriracha. Set aside.
4. 4Now over medium heat add some olive oil to your pan. Add in your garlic and cook for two minutes. Now add in the peas, carrots, and corn. Cook until they are soft - 5-7 minutes.
5. 5Add the rice to the pan, and mix everything together.
6. 6Add in the sriracha-soy sauce and tofu.
7. 7Stir well and let simmer on low for about 5 minutes, allowing bottom of rice to get slightly crunchy. Then take off and serve. Enjoy!
8. 8Serve and enjoy!