Description
Enjoy this vibrant and quick veggie fried rice, a perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor and packed with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, bell peppers)
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables.
- Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: Varies based on vegetables
- Sodium: Varies based on soy sauce
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 8-10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg