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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve : Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite main course.
Keyword Veggie fried rice