Fried Rice without Soy Sauce

5 from 10 votes

Got leftover veggies? This vegetable fried rice with a quick soy-free sauce is delicious and quick. Lower sodium and easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

Diet: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Alicia

3-4 tablespoons high heat oil, like grapeseed or avocado
2 large eggs * Optional - Leave out for vegan
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
3/4 cup mixed chopped vegetables - I used 1 fresh corn on the cob and 1/2 red bell pepper
3 cups Cruciferous Crunch mix (kale/cabbage mix) or 1 bunch of kale, roughly chopped
2 cups chilled brown rice
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
Optional: Sriracha to taste

In a wok or a large cast iron skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons (depending on the size of your pan) of oil over medium high heat. Crack 2 eggs (if using) directly into the hot pan and stir with a wooden spoon until cooked through, breaking it up into pieces. Remove from the pan and set aside. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
Add another 1-2 tablespoons of oil back to the pan, over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and vegetables, stirring often for 2-3 minutes.
Add cruciferous mixture, and cook another 2 minutes, until softened. Add chilled rice and cooked egg, mixing everything together, and spread out across the bottom of the pan, allowing it to cook without stirring for at least 30 seconds, you want the rice to get a little bit crispy. Repeat as necessary for more crispy edges. Then stir occasionally for 3 minutes over medium to medium high heat till all the rice is warmed through. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the coconut aminos, sweet chili sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Pour the mixture into the rice, allow it to bubble, and stir till combined. Serve warm with sriracha on the side for extra spice.

Cruciferous crunch mix can be found at Trader Joe's, Costco, and in many grocery stores as a pre-made salad mix - just toss the salad dressing!
Sodium content can be altered based on what coconut aminos you buy and how much you add to the recipe. Coconut aminos are typically lower sodium than soy sauce.
Pretty Thai is my favorite sweet chili sauce and is available online or in Texas HEB's. It's less sweet and has very simple ingredients.