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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes

    Forbidden Rice Recipe | Vegetable Stir Fry

    Published: Apr 13, 2022 · Modified: May 26, 2023 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Forbidden Rice Recipe is a vegetable stir fry that's healthy, vegan and gluten-free. So easy, it's made on the stove top in just 45 minutes. A rainbow of flavors awaits you!

    closeup of forbidden rice vegetable stir fry in a white bowl on a silver platter
    Closeup Forbidden Rice Vegetable Stir Fry

    Forbidden Rice, also known as "Emperor's" rice, has a rich, cultural history and dates back to ancient China when it was reserved for the Emperor and used as a tribute food. While it has remained popular in certain regions of China, it's recently reached worldwide admiration primarily due to its high levels of antioxidants. For more information about the health benefits of antioxidants, read Antioxidants: In Depth from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

    I have been craving a dish like this Forbidden Rice Recipe for some time and threw this recipe together without any planning or forethought after shopping at Lotus Foods online. It was so good, I made it again last night and am now sharing it with you.

    For more vegan recipes like this, check out my Drunken Noodles Recipe, One Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry, General Tso's Tofu, and my Thai Basil Tofu with Coconut Garlic Noodles. Speaking of noodles, try my creamy Cavolo Nero Pasta while you're at it! And if you love fried rice, try this PF Chang's Fried Rice Copycat Recipe.

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    • 🥘 INGREDIENTS
    • 🔪 INSTRUCTIONS
    • 🥡 RELATED RECIPES
    • 📖 Recipe
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    🌟 WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

    • Quick and easy - cooking forbidden rice is so easy. While black rice is being prepared, toss all the stir-fry ingredients into a skillet and cook until rice is done. About 45 minutes from prep to plate.
    • Diet-friendly - this Vegetable Stir Fry is suitable for most diets, including vegan, vegetarian, low calorie and gluten-free.
    • Versatile - don't have all the ingredients listed? No problem. Use what you have in your refrigerator to make sure your veggies don't go bad.
    • Loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients - so many vegetables, so little time! This Forbidden Rice recipe is nutrient-rich and packed with powerful antioxidants to protect your cells against free radicals.

    🥘 INGREDIENTS

    • Black Rice
    • sesame oil
    • garlic
    • onion
    • carrots
    • red bell pepper
    • pineapple
    • cilantro
    • cashews
    • corn
    • tamari
    • cumin seed
    • thyme
    • red pepper flakes
    • maple syrup
    • sea salt and black pepper
    • green onion, red pepper flakes, cashews and cilantro for toppings

    🔪 INSTRUCTIONS

    1. To a medium saucepan, add one cup Forbidden Rice to 1 ¾ cup filtered water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
    2. While rice is cooking, heat sesame oil in large skillet for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, onion, cumin seed and thyme and stir gently. Sauté over medium heat stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add carrots, bell pepper, corn, pineapple, cashews, tamari, red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until vegetables are fork-tender.
    4. Drizzle in the maple syrup. Stir and allow to heat through.
    5. Remove Forbidden Rice Recipe from heat. Add cilantro and stir until evenly dispersed. Place in bowls. Top this Vegetable Stir Fry with more cilantro and green onion. Serve immediately.
    forbidden rice vegetable stir fry in a white bowl on a silver platter
    Forbidden Rice Vegetable Stir Fry

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    forbidden rice recipe with vegetables in a white bowl on a silver platter

    Forbidden Rice Vegetable Stir Fry (Vegan, GF)

    An amazing Rainbow Forbidden Rice recipe filled with a melange of healthy vegetables and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup. Takes only 45 minutes from prep to plate.
    5 from 45 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Lunch, Main Course, Vegan Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine: All
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 301kcal
    Author: Deborah

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Black Rice
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ med onion chopped
    • 4 med carrots chopped
    • ½ red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 cup sweet corn fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup pineapple cubes, fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup cilantro coarsely chopped
    • ½ cup whole cashews raw or lightly salted
    • 2 tablespoon tamari
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seed or ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste

    Toppings

    • cilantro chopped
    • green onion chopped
    • cashews whole raw or roasted
    • red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • To a medium saucepan, add one cup Forbidden Rice to 1 ¾ cup filtered water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
    • While rice is cooking, heat sesame oil in large skillet for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, onion, cumin seed and thyme and stir gently. Sauté over medium heat stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add carrots, bell pepper, corn, pineapple, cashews, tamari, red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until vegetables are fork-tender.
    • Drizzle in the maple syrup. Stir and allow to heat through.
    • Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro until evenly dispersed. Place in bowls. Top with more cilantro, cashews, red pepper flakes and green onion. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7336IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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