Vegetable fried rice is a lesson in using what you have. Leftover rice, a handful of vegetables, and a hot pan come together quickly, turning everyday ingredients into a meal that feels complete. It’s simple food that respects both time and resources.
This dish works because vegetables take the lead. Carrots, peas, onions, and greens add color and texture, while rice ties everything together without getting in the way. It’s adaptable, forgiving, and easy to make your own depending on what’s in the fridge.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, vegetable fried rice represents balance and flexibility. Eating more vegetables doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Sometimes it means rethinking familiar meals and letting vegetables do more of the work.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable fried rice is a quick, flavorful dish made with cooked rice, mixed vegetables, and simple seasoning for everyday meals.
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add vegetables and cook 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add cooked rice and spread it out in the pan.
- Let it sit briefly before stirring.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce.
- Finish with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Best texture: use cold, leftover rice
Grow-it-yourself: scallions and herbs grow easily
More protein: add beans, tofu, or egg
Meal prep: reheats well