Description
Vegetable fried rice is a colorful and savory dish that transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal in no time. Packed with fresh veggies and infused with rich flavors, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, it’s a surefire way to satisfy your cravings while keeping things simple in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic and green onions for one minute until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for five minutes until tender-crisp.
- Incorporate cooked rice, breaking up any clumps.
- Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce over the mixture; stir well to coat the rice.
- Finish with sesame oil for an extra flavor kick and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg