Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice recipe! Packed with vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, peas, and corn, this dish combines the nutty richness of brown rice with the savory umami of soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil. Perfect as a quick and nutritious meal, this easy-to-make recipe highlights fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, making it ideal for busy households. The tender rice is lightly crisped for added texture, while green onions and sesame seeds provide a pop of color and aromatic finish. As a versatile one-pan meal, it's both a satisfying vegetarian dish and a great way to use up leftover rice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large non-stick pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced carrot and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the chopped bell peppers and the peas and corn mix to the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the other side. Increase the heat to high and add the cooked brown rice.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir everything together to combine the vegetables and rice, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the rice to slightly crisp.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then add the sliced green onions. Toss everything together one last time.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the top with sesame seeds as a garnish. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 570 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
