Vegan Sweet and Sour Fried Rice
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Prep: 20 minutes | Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Package Alpha Foods Chik'n Nuggets
- 3 cups rice (day old works best)
- 6 ounces frozen peas & carrots
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tofu scramble
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup agave
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
- Cook chik'n nuggets according to package instructions OR cook in an air fryer at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Combine the ingredients for the Sweet & Sour sauce in a pan and whisk over medium heat until thickened to desired consistency (about 10 minutes), keep warm on low, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the soy sauce to taste, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using) in a bowl. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Over medium heat add a bit of oil to a large, hot, non-stick pan, let the oil heat up, and then add the frozen peas and carrots. Stir and heat through.
- Add the garlic and cook for a minute, be careful not to burn.
- Add the rice and stir to combine. Then add the stir-fry sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the 2 Tbsp of vegan butter (use more if you want it to be richer) and stir until melted.
- Add the tofu scramble and stir to combine and heat through. Turn off heat and plate the rice.
- Toss the nuggets with the sweet and sour sauce, then top the rice with the nuggets. Optional to add some green onions and sesame seeds.
This chicken-free meal doesn’t cluck around. Enjoy!
