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A simple, super speedy & delicious Brussels Sprout & Cashew Fried Rice in a delicious tamari, maple sauce.

A simple, super speedy & delicious brussels sprout & cashew fried rice which brings together fresh, sweet brussels sprouts, nutty brown rice & buttery cashew nuts in a delicious tamari, maple sauce.

I celebrated a bit of a special birthday at the weekend.

I’d rather not announce to the whole bloggerverse how old I was but let’s just say that the cake nearly went up in flames when the forty candles were lit……..

Over indulgence happened all weekend long and a lot of eating out was involved so today even though I worked late and was pressed for time, I wanted to make sure we had a nice, healthy home cooked meal.

A SUPER SPEEDY DINNER

This Brussels Sprout & Cashew Fried Rice was super speedy to throw together. How many meals can you honestly say take 15 minutes or less from start to finish? There aren’t many but this is one of them along with my Easy Tomato Basil Soup and my Spicy Swiss Chard Soba Noodle Stir Fry. With just seven ingredients (plus oil) and a few minutes of your time you can have a delicious, healthy and filling meal that the whole family will love.

TREAT YOUR BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH RESPECT

Gone are the days of boiling brussels sprouts in a pan of water until they turn into bitter, slimy, snotty little lumps. Treat them with the respect they deserve and try them raw and sliced finely in salads, roasted in the oven with olive oil and salt and pepper, or stir fried as they are in this recipe.

Brussels Sprouts are little power houses of nutrition. They are full of vitamins and minerals, surprisingly high in protein (2 grams per half a cup) and like other cruciferous vegetables they offer many healthy benefits. They are also deemed to be great for anti-aging. I do hope this is right as I need all the help I can get at the moment!

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUT HINK OF THIS BRUSSELS SPROUT & CASHEW FRIED RICE

If you make this Brussels Sprout & Cashew Fried Rice please leave a comment below to let me know what you think.  I’m dying to know! You can also  share your pictures on Instagram (@avirtualvegan) and add the hashtag #avirtualvegan so I don’t miss them! I love to know what you think of my recipes!

If you adore Brussels Sprouts as much as me then try my Bubble & Squeak Patties. You will not be disappointed!

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Brussels Sprout & Cashew Nut Fried Rice

A simple, super speedy & delicious meal which brings together fresh, sweet brussels sprouts, nutty brown rice & buttery cashew nuts in a delicious tamari, maple sauce.
Course Entree
Recipe Type gluten-free, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 467.3 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons oil of choice , Sesame oil is nice but any will do
  • 2 heaping cups | around 250g halved brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon tamari you can sub soy sauce if you don't have Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup can sub for honey if not vegan or agave but maple will give the best flavour so use if you can
  • 2 cups | around 380g brown rice cooked and cooled. You can use white rice if you prefer
  • ¼ cup | around 34g cashew nuts

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over a medium heat and add the oil.

  2. When hot add the brussels sprouts and sauté until just tender (about 4 minutes).
  3. Add the onions and garlic and cook for another few minutes until the onion is just beginning to turn a golden brown.
  4. Add the tamari and maple syrup and stir well to coat the vegetables.
  5. Add the rice and cashew nuts and continue cooking for another couple of minutes or until the rice is piping hot.
  6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Brussels Sprout & Cashew Nut Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 467.3 Calories from Fat 129
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.3g 22%
Sodium 541mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 75.8g 25%
Protein 13.2g 26%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 149%
Calcium 8%
Iron 22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


A simple, super speedy & delicious fried rice which brings together fresh, sweet brussels sprouts, nutty brown rice & buttery cashew nuts in a delicious tamari, maple sauce. #friedrice #brusselssprouts #cashews #vegan
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    • Thank you! The Brussels and the cashews go so well together. I’m surprised the combination isn’t used more often.

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    • Thanks Jenn! Brussels sprouts are the bomb! I can’t believe I didn’t actually like them when I was growing up! All those wasted years!

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  10. omg you just turned…fire cake age? I’m doing that next month! Congrats! The sprout fried rice sounds delish and the perfect antidote to a few days indulgence.

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    • Ha ha! Fire cake age sounds much better than 40! Lol Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful fire cake birthday too!

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    • Thank you for taking the time to comment Gill and I’m thrilled you like it! I could eat it every day too…I love sprouts!

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    • Hi Sam. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it and thank you for taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend! ?

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    • Yay! That’s so great Mary Ellen. It’s one of my favourites and perfect for me as I always cook far too much rice. It’s perfect for using up the leftovers and well, brussels sprouts? I just can’t resist them! I loved your photo on Instagram. Thanks so much for stopping by to let me know and for sharing the photo! :O)

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  21. I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my husband (thank you!)! Of course I really enjoyed it too, but he’s the one that’s hard to please when it comes to Vegan food. His comment as we were clearing the dishes was: “I’d have that again!” I keep forgetting many of your recipes are only for 2 people which means no second servings for some of us. It’s not you, it’s me, I forget to read the serving size so now I highlight it!

    I love that it was SO easy and came together so quickly. So often recipes provide a Prep time # but it’s ALWAYS so much longer for me. I don’t know if I’m the only one that happens to, but inaccurate timing makes all the difference in the world when arranging my cooking schedule. One thing I would suggest is not adding the cashews before serving. which I did, but we didn’t eat immediately so they lost their crunch and sort of disappeared. I know you said to “serve immediately,” but we had a glass of wine instead so it’s my fault! Thank you for your lovely & delicious recipes!

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    • I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by with your feedback! 😀

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