Vegetable Fried Rice with Paneer / Tofu
- February 4, 2022
Easy
Servings - 1
A balanced, high-fibre one-pot meal to reduce cravings & manage glucose spikes
Ingredients:
- Cooked basmati rice – 1.5 cups
- Paneer / Tofu – 100g, cubed
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, capsicum) – 1 cup
- Garlic – 1 tsp, chopped
- Soy sauce – 1 tsp
- Pepper powder – ½ tsp
- Sesame oil / Ghee – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Directions:
- Heat oil/ghee in a pan and sauté garlic.
- Add vegetables and cook till slightly tender.
- Add paneer/tofu and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes on high flame.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Paneer/Tofu: Supports muscle repair with protein
- Vegetables: Provide fibre for glucose stability
- Basmati rice: Lower GI than regular white rice
- Sesame oil: Supports heart health