Description
Vegetable Fried Rice is a colorful and nutritious dish that transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal in under 20 minutes. This quick recipe features vibrant stir-fried vegetables, aromatic garlic, and a touch of sesame oil, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customizable and packed with flavor, Vegetable Fried Rice is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and breaking up any clumps in the cooked rice.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add sesame oil followed by minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in mixed vegetables; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add cooked rice and soy sauce; stir until well combined.
- Fold in green onions just before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg