Italian style Fried Rice
Packed with veggies and cheese, this Italian style veggie fried rice is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
- 2~3 Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 Small Green Pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (carrot, green beans, green peas, corn, broccoli etc.)
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- ½~1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper flakes, adjust as per spice preference
- ½ cup TVP or soy granules, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained and squeezed*
- To taste Salt
- 3 cups Cooked Rice, I used brown rice
- 5~6 Cheese Slices, I used Amul cheese slices
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan, add the onions, garlic and cook till the onions are lightly browned around the edges, about 4~5 minutes.
- Next add the green pepper, mixed vegetables and season with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook till the veggies are crisp tender.
- Stir in the drained TVP and cook on medium flame until it starts to crisp around the edges. Season with salt.
- Next add the cooked rice and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Lower the flame to medium-low, arrange the cheese slices on top; cover the pan and cook till the cheese is melted and gooey. Serve warm and enjoy!!
Notes
- TVP or soy granules can be subbed with cooked chickpeas or other beans, crumbled tofu or paneer.
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