Vegetarian Vegetable and Shrimp Fried Rice

Revamp your weeknight dinner lineup with this vibrant and flavorful Vegetarian Vegetable and Shrimp Fried Rice. This quick and easy recipe brings together fluffy day-old jasmine rice, colorful vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and green peas, and protein-packed scrambled eggs, all infused with the bold umami taste of soy sauce and the nutty aroma of sesame oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for busy schedules and can be customized with your favorite add-ins. Ideal as a wholesome meatless meal or as a complementary side, this fried rice is garnished with fresh scallions for a pop of color and subtle oniony flavor. Whether you're meal prepping or enjoying it fresh out of the wok, this recipe offers the ultimate balance of texture, nutrition, and deliciousness!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
• 2 large Eggs, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0 teaspoons Salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until just cooked. Remove the scrambled eggs from the wok and set aside.

Step 3

In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the carrots, red bell pepper, and frozen peas. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to the side of the wok and add the cooked jasmine rice. Drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over the rice.

Step 7

Stir well to combine the rice with vegetables, breaking up any rice clumps with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Add the scrambled eggs back to the wok and mix them evenly into the fried rice.

Step 9

Season with ground black pepper and add salt to taste, if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced scallions before serving and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1767.7

Total Fat 56.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 370mg	0%
Sodium 3960.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 304.6mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2151.7mg	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: 28.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 60.3%