Sweet Potato and Turmeric Fried Rice

If you like sweet potatoes, then this is the recipe for you. Fried rice is a classic comfort food, and here we give it a nutritious twist, and load it with freshly sauteed veggies, immunity boosting garlic, ginger, and turmeric and throw in some fresh herbs for good measure.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 479kcal

Author Renee Press

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon of sesame oil
2 Tablespoons of fresh turmeric (or ½ teaspoon powdered)
2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups of sweet potato, thinly julienned
2 cups of mushroom, thinly sliced
2 cups of rice (brown or white), cooked
2 Tablespoons of tamari (or coconut aminos or soy sauce)
1 Tablespoon of vinegar (rice, coconut, apple cider, balsamic)
¾ teaspoon of salt (or more to taste)
½ teaspoon of black pepper
¼ cup of fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
¼ cup of fresh basil, chopped, optional
Optional Add-ins: baked tofu cubes, cooked lentils, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts, peas

Instructions

Pre-cook your rice according to instructions and let cool thoroughly. (Sticking in freezer for five minutes if needed, to chill quickly)
In your largest skillet, heat half a tablespoon of sesame oil and lightly saute garlic, ginger, turmeric and red onion for 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browning, 2-3 minutes. Add sweet potato and stir to coat. Add 2-3 tablespoon of water and cover skillet, let sweet potato cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender.
Transfer ¾ of veggies to a bowl, and add rice to remaining veggies in skillet, along with half a tablespoon of sesame oil. (You want to have plenty of room for rice to move around and crisp up). Add tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos), vinegar, salt and pepper. And stir to coat. Let cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until rice is beginning to crisp up a bit.Add any of the optional add-ins, or leave as is. Add rice and veggies in bowl back to skillet and stir to heat through. Stir in cilantro or basil if using and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

If you want to give it a plant protein boost, throw in some peas, baked tofu, cooked lentils, bean sprouts, or toasted peanuts.

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