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-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, firm tofu, dragon fruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, preferably day-old cooked jasmine rice
• 7 ounces, diced into 1/2-inch cubes firm tofu
• 1 small, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes dragon fruit
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1/2 cup, fresh or frozen green peas
• 3 stalks, sliced scallions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 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.