Vegetable Fried Rice
This restaurant-style vegetable fried rice delivers authentic Asian flavors using simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with soy sauce and loaded with colorful vegetables, it's a complete meal that's ready in under 30 minutes and beats takeout every time.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice or 3 cups cooked, basmati/jasmine
- 2 tbsp oil peanut, sunflower, or avocado
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- ¼ –½ cup finely chopped carrots
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped French beans
- ¼ cup cabbage or ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 green chili slit (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, to taste
- 1 tsp vinegar rice or apple cider
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions and allow to cool completely.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add carrots, French beans, bell peppers, and cabbage or mushrooms. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add green chili and green onions, cooking for 1-2 minutes more.
- Stir in the cooled rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and crushed black pepper. Mix everything well to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue frying for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
Notes
Day-old refrigerated rice works best as it's drier and won't become mushy during stir-frying.
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have available - broccoli, snap peas, corn, or zucchini all work well.
Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste, starting with less and adding more as needed.
For added protein, scramble 2 eggs in the pan before adding vegetables, then proceed with recipe.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
For gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g