Veg Fried Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Veg Fried Rice—a quick, flavorful, and vibrant dish brimming with finely diced carrots, crunchy bell peppers, sweet peas, and tender snow peas. This easy recipe combines perfectly cooked long-grain white rice with aromatic garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil for that classic, savory fried rice taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder that's perfect as a satisfying vegetarian main dish or a versatile side to complement your favorite Asian-inspired meals. Packed with colorful veggies and easy to customize, this Veg Fried Rice is a crowd-pleaser that's both delicious and nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup carrots, finely diced
- 0.5 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 cup snow peas, sliced
- 4 pieces green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the water and is tender.
Remove the rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork. Leave to cool.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the diced carrots and bell peppers, stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
Add the frozen peas and sliced snow peas to the skillet, stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, mixing everything together gently. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, and sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Stir well to combine.
Finish by adding the chopped green onions and give the rice one final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a side to your favorite Asian-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3015 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*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.
