This vegetable fried rice turns cooked rice, green peas, carrots, and corn into a quick one-pan meal in about 25 minutes. The vegetables add color and a touch of sweetness, while garlic, green onions, and soy sauce give the rice plenty of savory flavor.
Chilled or day-old rice works especially well because the grains stay separate as they cook. Serve this fried rice on its own for a simple meal or pair it with your favorite vegetable dish for a larger dinner.
Start with the Vegetable Cooking Guide:
https://www.letsveg.com/vegetable-cooking-guide
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Fried Rice with Green Peas, Carrots, and Corn
Fried rice with green peas, carrots, and corn. A simple one-pan meal packed with vegetables, flavor, and satisfying texture.
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add diced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in green peas and corn.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps.
- Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
• Chilled or day-old rice works best because it is drier and less likely to become soft or clump together while stir-frying.
• Have the vegetables and seasonings ready before you begin. Fried rice cooks quickly once the pan is hot.
• Sesame oil adds a deeper toasted flavor. If using it mainly for flavor, you can stir a small amount in near the end of cooking.
• For additional protein, add scrambled eggs or cooked tofu.
• Taste before adding extra salt, since soy sauce already adds saltiness.