Vegetable Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Vegetable Fried Rice recipe! Bursting with color and texture, this dish combines tender carrots, sweet peas, and crisp red bell peppers with satisfying scrambled eggs and perfectly seasoned rice. A touch of soy sauce and sesame oil lends an irresistible umami flavor, while fragrant garlic and fresh green onions bring everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy homemade fried rice is a healthier, customizable alternative to takeout and perfect for using up leftover rice. Serve it as a standalone vegetarian meal or a versatile side dish for your favorite Asian-inspired mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all ingredients before starting: dice the carrot and red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and mince the garlic.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the diced carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4

Add the frozen peas and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the empty part of the skillet.

Step 6

Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them, cooking until fully set.

Step 7

Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables and add the minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon.

Step 9

Pour the soy sauce over the rice and vegetable mixture, stirring to evenly combine.

Step 10

Drizzle the sesame oil over the fried rice and add the salt and black pepper.

Step 11

Continue to stir-fry the rice for another 3-4 minutes until it's thoroughly heated through.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top before serving.

Step 13

Serve the vegetable fried rice hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1503.8

Total Fat 53.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 4690.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 41.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 226.7mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 1280.2mg	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: 31.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 57.4%