Sweet Potato Fried Rice with Carrots and Peas

A quick, veggie-packed twist on fried rice, using riced sweet potato for a colorful, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly meal.

• Prep15 min
• Cook20 min
• Total35 min
• DifficultyEasy
• Servings2

This sweet potato fried rice is a brilliant way to enjoy a takeout favorite at home, but with a healthy, veggie-forward twist. Instead of traditional rice, we use finely chopped sweet potato that cooks up tender and slightly sweet, absorbing all the savory flavors of the soy sauce and aromatics.

It's a one-pan meal that comes together in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of sweet potato, carrots, and peas gives you a rainbow of nutrients, while the scrambled eggs add protein. Serve it as a main dish or as a flavorful side – it's delicious either way!

Ingredients

Metric (g, ml, °C)US (cups, oz, °F)

Servings −

2

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• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp cooking oil, of preference, or water
• ½ white onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup pea, cooked
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• green onion, chopped, for garnish

Converted amounts are rounded.

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Method

1. In a food processor, pulse the sweet potato chunks until they reach your desired 'rice' consistency.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and cook until translucent.
3. Add the sweet potato rice, carrots, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth, and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the sweet potato is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the peas, scrambled eggs, and soy sauce, and combine, allowing it to heat through.
5. Garnish with green onions and serve.

💡 Tips

• If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the sweet potato on a box grater.
• For a vegan version, omit the eggs or use a plant-based egg substitute.
• Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.

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Inspired by a recipe from Tasty