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Tomato Basil Fried Rice
This Basil Fried Rice is the perfect weeknight dinner! It's easy to prepare and so delicious ... make it as spicy or as mild as like!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
484
kcal
Author:
Ginnie
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
olive oil,
divided
1
large
onion,
diced
kosher salt
1
large bunch
broccoli,
cut into florets; stems peeled and chopped
1
(6-ounce) package
baked tofu,
cubed
1
pint
grape tomatoes,
halved (or cherry tomatoes)
2
teaspoons
toasted sesame oil
1
large
garlic clove,
minced
4
cups
cold cooked rice
(white or brown)
3
large
eggs,
lightly beaten
2 to 3
tablespoons
soy sauce
1 to 3
tablespoons
sriracha sauce
5
large
basil leaves,
julienned
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir onion into oil and season lightly with salt; cook until softened and beginning to brown, stirring often.
Add broccoli (florets and stems) and tofu to pan, then season lightly with salt.
Cook until broccoli turns a brighter green and tofu starts to brown, stirring often (about 3 to 5 minutes).
Add tomatoes to pan; cook until tomatoes are softened and broccoli is tender crisp.
Remove veggies from pan and set aside.
Wipe out pan, then return to heat. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil, plus the sesame oil.
Stir in garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add rice to garlic. Cook, stirring often, until it has a little color (about 5 minutes).
Push rice to side, then add eggs to open space. Cook, stirring constantly, until scrambled.
Mix eggs into rice, along with the reserved veggies.
Season rice to taste with soy sauce and sriracha.
Stir in basil, then serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Both regular basil and Thai basil work great for this recipe.
Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for more ideas and tips!
Nutrition
Calories:
484
kcal
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