Dinner for 2
Carrot Vegetable Fried Rice
Cooked brown rice stir-fries with carrots, cauliflower, greens, spices, and nuts for a colorful vegetable pilaf.
$14.14for 4 servings
$3.54 per serving$14.14 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 1 | $1.79Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | a little | $0.48Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.25Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.95Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped raw cashews or other nuts
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 6 curry leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 inch knob ginger finely chopped
- 1 hot green chile or use cayenne to taste later (optional)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup packed or more grated or shredded carrots
- 5/8 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garam masala or curry powder or use ground cumin + coriander
- 3/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 cup packed chopped baby greens
- 1/2 cup other quick cooking veggies of choice such as a mix of zucchini
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2 1/2 tbsp water
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 3/4 tsp or more salt
- lemon juice and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and toast the cashews for 3 minutes.
- Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, and chile, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower, carrots, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the greens, other quick-cooking vegetables, ketchup, and water, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the brown rice and salt, and stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes, until hot and tender.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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