Vegan Stir-Fried Dragon Fruit Fried Rice with Vegetables
A colorful vegan fried rice featuring juicy dragon fruit cubes and crunchy vegetables, stir-fried with garlic and tamari for a savory-sweet balance. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, dragon fruit, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, day-old cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium, peeled and diced dragon fruit
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup, frozen green peas
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Woks that get real sear at home → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced medium carrot, 1 diced medium red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup frozen green peas. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Step 4: Add 1 medium peeled and diced dragon fruit along with 2 tablespoons tamari sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Toss gently and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through and coated.
- Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Step 6: Serve immediately garnished with extra cilantro if desired.








