Turmeric-Kale Fried Rice

A healthy and flavorful Asian-inspired fried rice dish featuring brown rice, turmeric, kale, and tofu. This colorful vegetarian meal combines aromatic spices with fresh vegetables and protein-rich tofu for a nutritious complete meal.

4 servings

52 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•2 cups uncooked brown rice
•2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
•½ large yellow onion
•2 cloves garlic
•2 whole carrots
•3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
•3 whole green onions
•1 tablespoon ground turmeric
•1 cup savory tofu
•1 cup kale
•1 tablespoon Gomashio
•for topping

Cooking Instructions

1.
In a medium saucepan, bring brown rice, or your choice of grain, plus the appropriate amount of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
30 min
2.
In medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and sauté for about 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook approximately 2 minutes.
12 min
3.
Pour in the soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to evaporate, about 2 minutes. Add half the green onions and stir-fry for another 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle in the turmeric. Add the cooked rice or grains and sauté until warmed through. Add the tofu and warm through. Add the finely chopped kale or broccoli rabe and stir to coat and quickly warm through. Top with the remaining green onions, sprinkle with some gomashio, if desired, and serve immediately.
10 min

Cooking Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring brown rice, or your choice of grain, plus the appropriate amount of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.

30 min

In medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and sauté for about 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook approximately 2 minutes.

12 min

Pour in the soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to evaporate, about 2 minutes. Add half the green onions and stir-fry for another 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle in the turmeric. Add the cooked rice or grains and sauté until warmed through. Add the tofu and warm through. Add the finely chopped kale or broccoli rabe and stir to coat and quickly warm through. Top with the remaining green onions, sprinkle with some gomashio, if desired, and serve immediately.

10 min