Veggie Fried Rice
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and easy Veggie Fried Rice recipe, a wholesome spin on a takeout favorite! Packed with colorful vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, broccoli, and green peas, this dish brings nutrition and bold flavors to the table. Perfectly cooked jasmine rice is stir-fried in savory soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil, while a scrambled egg adds a delightful richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is ideal for meal prep or a quick dinner fix. Serve it as a standalone vegetarian dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete feast. This healthy, flavorful fried rice will quickly become a go-to in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 stalks, chopped green onions
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all the vegetables by dicing the carrot and red bell pepper, chopping the green onions, mincing the garlic, and cutting broccoli into small florets.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until it's fragrant.
Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry these vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the center.
Crack the egg into the center of the skillet and scramble it by stirring with a spatula until fully cooked.
Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables, and mix everything well to combine.
Add the green peas and chopped green onions to the rice. Stir-fry everything for another 3-4 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.
Remove skillet from heat and serve the veggie fried rice hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 3109 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1385 mg | 29% | |
*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.
