Description
A comforting and colorful Vegetable Fried Rice made with fluffy long grain rice, crisp tender vegetables, savory soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked and chilled long grain white rice
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set aside along with the prepared vegetables.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot pan. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced carrots, green peas, sweet corn, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the chilled rice, breaking up any clumps. Pour in the soy sauce, then sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly toasted.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Drizzle the sesame oil over the rice and add the sliced green onions. Toss gently to combine.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold, day old rice for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
- Cook over medium high heat to achieve a lightly toasted finish.
- Taste before adding extra salt since soy sauce already contains sodium.
- You can substitute brown rice for a nuttier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: vegetable fried rice, easy fried rice, vegetarian rice dish, quick dinner recipe, homemade fried rice