Meatless Monday’s: Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

Travel with us to the bustling streets of Indonesia, where the intoxicating aroma of Nasi Goreng, a beloved fried rice dish, fills the air. Originating from humble beginnings, Nasi Goreng was traditionally crafted to make use of leftover rice, transforming it into a flavorful masterpiece. With roots tracing back to Chinese fried rice, this Indonesian staple has evolved, infusing local ingredients and spices to create a uniquely vibrant and aromatic dish.

Our Vegetarian Nasi Goreng pays homage to this rich culinary heritage, celebrating the symphony of flavors that make this dish a global favorite. Imagine tender rice stir-fried with a medley of fresh vegetables, kissed with the bold flavors of ketjap manis, garlic, and chili. Each bite is a journey through the streets of Indonesia, where tradition meets innovation in the most delicious way.

Vegetarian Nasi Goreng

Ingredient List

7 oz. (200g) brown rice
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1-inch ginger, peeled and chopped
2 tsp. sambal oelek (chili paste)
10.5 oz. (300g) white cabbage shredded
10.5 oz. (300g) leek, sliced
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 tbsp. ketjap manis
4 eggs
7 oz. (200g) green beans
3.5 oz. (100g) bean sprouts

Directions

Boil the rice according to the instructions on the package.
Heat ½ tbsp. of oil in a large pan and add the garlic, ginger and sambal, cook for 3 minutes. Add the cabbage, leek, and carrot to the pan and stir fry for another 5 minutes. Next, add the cooked rice with the ketjap manis sauce mix well, and allow to heat through for a few minutes.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs. In the meantime, cook the green beans for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, and mix with the bean sprouts.
Serve the rice in a bowl topped with an egg and green beans on the side.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 380
Fats per serving: 10 grams
Protein per serving: 14 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 59 grams

This recipe is taken from our Eat Lean: Vegetarian Delights cookbook featuring 58 flavorful recipes for a vibrant meat-free lifestyle.

Loved today’s Meatless Monday recipe? That’s just a small taste of what’s inside our Eat Lean: Vegetarian Edition recipe book—your all-in-one guide to making healthy eating effortless, exciting, and sustainable. Inside, you’ll unlock 58 crave-worthy vegan recipes designed to help you stay on track without feeling deprived, along with two complete one-week meal plans and grocery lists that take the stress out of planning. To make it even easier, every recipe includes scan-and-go barcodes for MyFitnessPal, syncing directly with our health coaching app so you can see your progress in real time. If you’re serious about improving your health, managing your weight, or finally finding meals you’ll actually look forward to, don’t put it off—download your copy today and start transforming the way you eat, one delicious bite at a time.