Lemon Garlic Zesty Fried Rice Recipe

In this instructable I am going to show you how to make a delicious lemon garlic fried rice with fresh vegetables that is 100% vegan and food allergy friendly too! (Free of the top food allergens).

Ingredients

2 – 4 cups of cooked rice (depending on how many people you are serving)

3 cloves of fresh garlic (diced finely)

1 medium sweet onion

1 small bunch of green onion

2 small bunches of broccoli

6 – 8 spears of asparagus

1 small zucchini

1 Lemon

Cilantro

2 tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp champagne vinegar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

Optional: any fresh vegetables can be added to your preference

Equipment

Large pan

Tongs or spatula

Lemon squeezer / zester

Measuring spoons

Wash and slice vegetables to preferred size taking care to save the tops of the green onions for later.

1. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large pan on medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 2 – 3 min).
2. Add broccoli and cook until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
3. Add asparagus, zucchini and sauté until soft then add the green onions, garlic, and salt. Sautee for another few minutes. While this is cooking, squeeze lemon juice into a container filtering out seeds and add 1tsp sugar. (Save the lemon for zesting after squeezing).
4. Add cooked rice and champagne vinegar, turn heat to high and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice mixture and stir fry on high for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Add cilantro and the tops of the green onion and gently fold it in for 30 seconds. Add lemon zest.

Serve in your favorite bowl or plate and enjoy!