Vegetable Fried Rice

Name: Vegetable Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old); 4 eggs, beaten; 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots; 1 cup frozen corn; 1/2 bell pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 scallions, sliced

Fluffy rice stir-fried with colorful vegetables and eggs in a savory sauce. A trending plant-based favorite that's complete and satisfying.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
4 eggs, beaten
1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and black pepper
2 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat half the 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2

Pour beaten 4 eggs into the skillet and scramble until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3

Add remaining vegetable oil to the skillet.
4

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Add 1/2 diced bell pepper and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
6

Add 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old), breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
7

Add 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots and 1 cup frozen corn. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
8

Pour 3 tbsp soy sauce over the rice and stir to combine. Add cooked eggs back to the skillet.
9

Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and top with 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Vegetable Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Vegetable Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Vegetable Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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