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Vegetarian Omurice

A Modern Twist on the Classic Japanese Omelette Rice

2servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Vegetarian Omurice

About this recipe

Experience the delightful blend of East and West with this vegetarian take on Omurice. This dish features a fluffy omelette enveloping a bed of savory vegetable fried rice, creating a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Utilizing easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward techniques, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Additional ketchup or favorite sauce, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in frozen peas, rice, soy sauce, ketchup, paprika, and black pepper. Cook until well combined and heated through, seasoning with salt to taste.

  4. 4

    In a separate non-stick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Whisk together 2 eggs with a pinch of salt in a bowl, pour into skillet, and cook until edges start to set.

  6. 6

    Gently lift omelette edges and tilt skillet to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Cook until mostly set but slightly runny on top.

  7. 7

    Spoon half the fried rice onto one half of the omelette, fold over, and cook until fully set.

  8. 8

    Slide onto a plate, drizzle with additional ketchup or sauce, and serve hot.

Chef's tip

For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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