Dinner for 2

Carrot Vegetable Fried Rice

Name: Carrot Vegetable Fried Rice
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped raw cashews or other nuts; 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 6 curry leaves (optional); 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 4 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1/2 inch knob ginger finely chopped; 1 hot green chile or use cayenne to taste later (optional); 1 cup cauliflower florets; 1 cup packed or more grated or shredded carrots; 5/8 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp garam masala or curry powder or use ground cumin + coriander; 3/8 tsp cayenne; 1/2 cup packed chopped baby greens; 1/2 cup other quick cooking veggies of choice such as a mix of zucchini; 1 tbsp ketchup; 2 1/2 tbsp water; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 3/4 tsp or more salt; lemon juice and cilantro for garnish (optional)

$14.14for 440 minServes 2

Cooked brown rice stir-fries with carrots, cauliflower, greens, spices, and nuts for a colorful vegetable pilaf.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Mint, 1$1.99 each typical	1	$1.79Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Enchilada, 0.5 oz$0.16/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Cauliflower, a little$3.29 each typical	a little	$0.48Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.15 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.25Typical price
	Wild, 13 oz$0.15/oz typical	13 oz	$1.95Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.07

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Dinners

Typical price

$3.54 per serving$14.14 for 4

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped raw cashews or other nuts
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
6 curry leaves (optional)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 inch knob ginger finely chopped
1 hot green chile or use cayenne to taste later (optional)
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup packed or more grated or shredded carrots
5/8 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garam masala or curry powder or use ground cumin + coriander
3/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 cup packed chopped baby greens
1/2 cup other quick cooking veggies of choice such as a mix of zucchini
1 tbsp ketchup
2 1/2 tbsp water
2 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 tsp or more salt
lemon juice and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and toast the cashews for 3 minutes.
Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, and chile, and cook for 4 minutes.
Add the cauliflower, carrots, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne, and cook for 8 minutes.
Stir in the greens, other quick-cooking vegetables, ketchup, and water, and cook for 4 minutes.
Add the brown rice and salt, and stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes, until hot and tender.