Vegan Seafood Fried Rice

Vegan Seafood Fried Rice is a delightful fusion of traditional fried rice with plant-based seafood alternatives that mimic the flavors and textures of the ocean. This dish is packed with umami, colorful vegetables, and seasoned to perfection, making it a satisfying meal for everyone.

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice - 1 cup (200g)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions, sliced - 2 stalks
• Carrot, diced - 1 small
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1/2
• Frozen peas - 1/2 cup (75g)
• Vegan shrimp (or other seafood alternative) - 100g
• Seaweed flakes (nori or dulse) - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and red bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender.
4. Add the frozen peas and vegan shrimp, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked jasmine rice to the empty side.
6. Pour the soy sauce and lemon juice over the rice, mixing everything together.
7. Add the seaweed flakes and sliced green onions, stirring to combine.
8. Season with black pepper to taste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from vegan seafood alternatives.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from assorted vegetables.

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