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

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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.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for toasted sesame oil in Vegetable Fried Rice?

The entry for Vegetable Fried Rice calls for 1 tsp sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Vegetable Fried Rice gluten-free?

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

Does Vegetable Fried Rice contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Vegetable Fried Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 9 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium.

How long does Vegetable Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Vegetable Fried Rice within two hours and eat it 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. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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