Veggie-Packed Fried Rice (Printable)

Colorful jasmine rice with mixed vegetables and fragrant seasonings for a quick, nutritious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine or long-grain rice

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup diced carrots
06 - 1 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
07 - 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
08 - ¾ cup thawed frozen peas
09 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Flavorings & Sauce

10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
13 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Optional: 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce

→ Eggs (optional)

15 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Warm vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and grated ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - If using eggs, push vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into empty side and scramble until just set; then combine with vegetables.
05 - Incorporate cooked rice and thawed peas. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up clumps to heat through evenly.
06 - Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the mixture. Add black pepper and optional sriracha, tossing well to blend flavors and warm thoroughly.
07 - Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Packed with veggies for extra nutrition
  • Quick and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes
02 -
  • To make fried rice gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce
  • The recipe can be made vegan by omitting eggs
03 -
  • Always use cold, day-old rice for best texture
  • Swap in veggies like snap peas or zucchini for variety
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