Stir-Fried Dragon Fruit Fried Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A colorful vegan fried rice dish featuring diced dragon fruit, tofu, and mixed vegetables, stir-fried with savory soy sauce and garlic for a unique twist on a classic. This Asian vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, firm tofu, and dragon fruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old
• 7 ounces firm tofu, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 small dragon fruit, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 7 ounces diced firm tofu and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 medium diced carrot and 1/2 cup green peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to combine.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tossing everything thoroughly to coat.
5. Step 5: Gently fold in 1 small peeled and diced dragon fruit and 3 sliced scallions, cooking for 1 more minute to warm the dragon fruit without breaking it down.
6. Step 6: Turn off heat and drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice over the rice. Toss gently and serve immediately while hot.