Sweet and Sour Vegetable Fried Rice
This Sweet and Sour Vegetable Fried Rice is the edible version of balance — just like you juggling work, life, and sanity. It’s tangy, vibrant, and unapologetically flavorful, bursting with crisp veggies and that signature sweet-sour glaze. Every bite delivers a rollercoaster of flavors — zesty, savory, and just the right amount of sass. It’s the kind of dish that makes your taste buds sing and your kitchen smell divine. Fast, colorful, and full of attitude, this rice doesn’t need meat or excuses — it’s confident, plant-powered, and ready to steal the spotlight.
Sweet and Sour Vegetable Fried Rice
A colorful vegan fried rice tossed with tangy-sweet sauce and crisp vegetables — easy, delicious, and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice preferably a day old
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup bell peppers mixed colors, diced
- ½ cup carrots thinly sliced
- ½ cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- ½ cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame and vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and onion; sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Add carrots, peas, and bell peppers; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Toss in pineapple chunks; cook for another minute.
- Add cooked rice and break up clumps as you mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar.
- Pour sauce over rice; toss until coated evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 385
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Iron: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use cold, day-old rice — no one likes soggy drama.
- Add chili flakes if you want a sweet-spicy edge.
- Fresh pineapple beats canned any day.
- Want extra crunch? Throw in roasted cashews.
- Warning: You might eat straight from the pan — and honestly, we support that decision.
