Vegetarian Egg Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and satisfying Vegetarian Egg Fried Rice—a quick, one-pan recipe that's packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. This dish combines fluffy jasmine rice with perfectly scrambled eggs, crisp-tender vegetables like carrots, peas, and red bell peppers, and a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil for an umami-rich finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy homemade alternative to takeout that balances healthy nutrition with irresistible taste. Perfect as a stand-alone meal or a versatile side dish, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings or meal-prep days!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all your ingredients: dice the carrot and red bell pepper, and slice the green onions. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and a little black pepper.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the beaten eggs and stir gently until they are just cooked through. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic, diced carrot, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the vegetables start to become tender.

Step 6

Add the frozen peas and continue stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the pan. Stir well, breaking up any clumps, and allow it to heat through.

Step 8

Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, stirring constantly to ensure the rice is well coated.

Step 9

Return the cooked eggs to the pan, breaking them into small pieces while mixing them with the rice.

Step 10

Add the sliced green onions and stir everything together for another minute.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade vegetarian egg fried rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1425.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817.8

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 3193.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 270.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 298.0mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1674.5mg	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: 28.8%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 59.2%