Vegetarian Fried Rice Without Soy Sauce Recipe

Want a quick and healthy dinner that tastes just like takeout? This vegetarian fried rice without soy sauce is the perfect choice. It's full of tasty vegetables, high in protein from eggs and edamame, and made without soy or gluten. Instead of soy sauce, we use coconut aminos for a delicious, slightly sweet flavor that's lower in salt and easier on the stomach.

I created this recipe to be simple, healthy, and full of flavor. Once you try it, you won’t even miss the soy sauce. Let’s get started!

What Makes This Fried Rice Unique?

1. No Soy Sauce? No Problem.

Traditional fried rice leans heavily on soy sauce for flavor. However, soy sauce can be high in sodium and contains gluten. Instead, this recipe uses coconut aminos a sweet, savory, gluten-free alternative that gives your rice depth without the salt overload.

2. Packed with Vegetables

This dish is a great way to use up leftover veggies or whatever you have in your crisper drawer. It features carrots, green beans, broccoli, and edamame, but feel free to mix in bell peppers, peas, corn, mushrooms, or zucchini.

3. High-Protein and Satisfying

With the inclusion of edamame and eggs, this recipe delivers around 15g of protein per serving ideal for keeping you full and energized. It’s vegetarian-friendly and can easily be made vegan by swapping out the eggs.

4. Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Perfect for busy weeknights, this is a true one-pan wonder. Most of the ingredients are pantry and freezer staples, so it’s incredibly convenient.