8 vegetarian fried rice recipes that will make you want to ditch the takeout menu

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If you're a vegetarian, these vegetarian fried rice recipes should make the rounds in your kitchen. We all love Chinese takeout, but when you have recipes this delicious and easy, why bother? So grab a pair of chopsticks and get ready to be amazed.
1. Very veggie fried rice (h/t Cooking Classy)
If you’re one of the vegetarians who allows egg in your diet, this recipe should fit the bill. In addition, it's seriously loaded with broccoli, peppers, corn and peas for diehard vegetable fans.
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2. Vegetable fried rice (h/t Cookie and Kate)
Here’s another healthy spin on a favorite takeout that’s loaded with veggies, including some less traditional options such as cabbage and asparagus. This one might even convert the carnivores in your family.
3. Healthy cauliflower fried rice (h/t Eat Yourself Skinny)
Cauliflower rice is all the rage these days. Whether or not you’ve already jumped on the bandwagon, you might want to when you try this delicious recipe that substitutes chopped-up cauliflower for rice.
4. Instant pot fried rice (h/t Happy Foods Tube)
Here’s one to cook in an instant pot. Vegetable broth is used to yield a moist and delicious fried rice meal.
5. Emilie Eats vegetable fried rice (h/t Emilie Eats)
Edamame and jasmine rice lovers will love this gluten-free vegetable fried rice dish. Another bonus is you can have dinner on the table in just 15 minutes from start to finish.
6. Tofu fried rice (h/t On Sugar Mountain)
This tofu fried rice is an effective way to make your homemade takeout meal even heartier while boosting your protein intake. It's a quick dinner option because it uses rice made the day before.
7. Vegetarian shrimp (or tofu) fried rice
If you can't find vegetarian shrimp, use tofu in this rice. Remember, fried rice is always tastier when made with day-old rice, so consider making a bit more than you need the night before so that this recipe turns out perfectly. Get the full recipe here.
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8. Chinese fried rice restaurant style (h/t Sharmis Passions)
Basmati rice and green chili sauce infuse intense flavor in this recipe that's appropriate for those who don't eat eggs.
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