Quick and Flavorful Veggie Fried Rice

Transform leftover rice into a vibrant and satisfying dish with this Quick and Flavorful Veggie Fried Rice recipe. Packed with colorful vegetables and savory soy sauce, this dish is perfect as a standalone meal or a delicious side. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this fried rice is your answer to a quick, nutritious meal that never disappoints.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked rice (ideally chilled from the day before for a firmer texture)
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped into small florets
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped (red, yellow, or green)
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
• 2-3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients : Use day-old rice for the best texture. If fresh rice is used, let it cool and dry slightly before cooking. Chop all vegetables and whisk the eggs.
2. Prepare the Eggs: Warm a wok or large frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until fully set. Once cooked, remove the eggs from the pan and set them aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables: Pour the remaining oil into the skillet and heat it up. Once hot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots, peas, corn (if using), broccoli, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Add the Rice : Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the rice to the empty space. Stir-fry the rice for 2-3 minutes to heat through and slightly crisp it. Combine the rice with the vegetables, mixing everything evenly.
5. Season and Finish : Add the soy sauce and sesame oil (if using) to the rice mixture. Adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the scrambled eggs and green onions.
6. Serve : Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite main course.

Conclusion

This Veggie Fried Rice is a versatile, healthy, and budget-friendly recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal. The combination of crunchy vegetables, flavorful rice, and savory soy sauce creates a satisfying dish perfect for any time of the day.

Quick and Flavorful Veggie Fried Rice

A quickand easy veggie fried rice recipe loaded with colorful vegetables, eggs, andsoy sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

• 2 cups of cooked rice (ideally chilled from the day before for a firmer texture)
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
• 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 cup broccoli (chopped into small florets)
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped (red, yellow, or green))
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
• 2-3 green onions (chopped)

1. Prepare the Ingredients : Use day-old rice for the best texture. If fresh rice is used, let it cool and dry slightly before cooking. Chop all vegetables and whisk the eggs.
2. Prepare the Eggs: Warm a wok or large frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until fully set. Once cooked, remove the eggs from the pan and set them aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables: Pour the remaining oil into the skillet and heat it up. Once hot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots, peas, corn (if using), broccoli, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Add the Rice : Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the rice to the empty space. Stir-fry the rice for 2-3 minutes to heat through and slightly crisp it. Combine the rice with the vegetables, mixing everything evenly.
5. Season and Finish : Add the soy sauce and sesame oil (if using) to the rice mixture. Adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the scrambled eggs and green onions.
6. Serve : Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite main course.

Main Course, Side Dish

Asian-Inspired

Veggie fried rice