Easy Vegetarian Fried Rice

Transform your leftovers into a satisfying meal with this Easy Vegetarian Fried Rice—a quick, colorful, and flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights! Made with day-old rice for the ideal texture, this recipe combines vibrant veggies like carrots, peas, and red bell peppers with a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. It's ready in just 30 minutes and can be customized to suit your needs—add scrambled eggs for protein, or skip them for a vegan-friendly option. Topped with fresh green onions, this versatile fried rice is a one-pan wonder that's great as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite Asian-inspired entrees. Perfect for meal preppers and families alike, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between simple and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cups frozen peas
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (optional, omit for vegan version)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

If using eggs, pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and scramble until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Once hot, sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and frozen peas. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Break apart clumps with a spatula and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 7

Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

If using eggs, stir the scrambled eggs back into the rice.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1169.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1475.0

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 370mg	0%
Sodium 3106.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 40.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 231.0mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1339.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 56.7%