Rice Fried Vegetables Vegetarian Times
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Rice Fried Vegetables recipe, inspired by Vegetarian Times! This quick and easy vegetarian fried rice combines the goodness of fresh vegetables—like carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and peas—with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. Made with day-old cooked rice for the best texture, this one-pan dish is ready in just 35 minutes and serves as a nutritious standalone meal or a versatile side dish. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s perfect for anyone craving a healthy, plant-based spin on a takeout classic. Save this recipe for your next Meatless Monday or busy weekday dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 1 cup Bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup Peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with a spatula. Stir the rice into the vegetables, combining everything evenly.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables. Toss well to ensure the sauce coats the ingredients evenly.
Add the chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Serve hot as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite vegetarian main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2804 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.8 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2233 mg | 48% | |
*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.
