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Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice

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This Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed plant-based meal featuring day-old jasmine rice, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant Thai basil. It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce (or mushroom sauce)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add bell pepper, green beans, and carrots. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Push veggies to one side; add rice to the other side and break up clumps.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in Thai basil and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted and aromatic.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Day-old rice gives the best texture—fresh rice can turn mushy.
  • Customize with tofu, tempeh, broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • To make it oil-free, sauté with water or vegetable broth.
  • Add Thai chilies or sriracha for a spicy twist.

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