Super Quick Vegan Curry and Fried Rice

when time is tight – you have other things to do – just in from a spinning class  or craving something tasty – this simple to make and super healthy vegan curry will save the day.

vegan curry and rice
vegan curry and rice

for 2 x hungry people you need –

  • 1 x table spoon of coconut or other cooking oil
  • 1 x red onion – diced
  • 1 x garlic clove – crushed and chopped
  • 2 cm piece of ginger – grated
  • 1 x large pepper – de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 x small packet of quorn “chicken” pieces or half a large packet
  • curry powder to taste
  • 1 x 250 g packet of pre cooked rice – your favourite flavour
  • 1 x packet of spinach leaves
  • 1 x lime – optional
  • 2 x naan breads – optional

to make –

  • melt cooking oil in a wok or large pan over a medium heat
  • add onion and stir-fry for 1 x minute
  • add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute
  • throw in the “chicken” – pepper and half the curry powder you ll be using
  • stir fry for a couple of minutes – until “chicken” is starting to thaw and colour slightly
  • separate any chunks of rice by squeezing the packet – then add rice to the pan
  •  add 2 x tablespoons of water to the mix and stir fry until the quorn is cooked through
  • add some more curry powder if you like along with the spinach
  • stir the mix until the spinach has wilted to your liking
  • serve your curry and rice with a squeeze of lime juice – and a warmed naan bread – both optional

this simple to make dish is super healthy – it ticks so many boxes by helping with recovery – replacing any carbs used today or getting ready for tomorrows activities – while the protein in the quorn helps tired muscles heal and the vitamins in the veg keep you bulletproof.