Vegetable fried rice. A dream team of rainbow veggies and classic flavors make the base of this surprisingly delicious fried rice. Perfect way to create the ultimate weeknight meal in just under 20 minutes!
Fried rice is something I’ve been enjoying cooking on a weekly basis for so many years. I love it. Kids love it. The whole family love it. I just don’t need more excuses to add it to our regular menu. So, obviously, fried rice have always been one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy meal. Moreover, it’s perfect for entertaining when paired with your favorite curry. You can prep all the ingredients in advance and then bring them all together a couple of hours before the guests arrive.
Talking about easy dinner ideas, I absolutely love to cook egg fried rice and chicken fried rice. So easy, so good, and perfectly delicious.
But, whenever my favorite vegetables are in season, I love to whip up this vegetable fried rice. Vegetables are obviously nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy and active life. In fact, they’re the perfect addition to your everyday meals.
Ok, let’s talk about this vegetable fried rice recipe. Start with cooking the perfect fluffy rice. I like to use basmati rice in fried rice because I really love the texture and flavor of this traditional rice. Of course, you can use long grain rice if you like.
Again, always cook fried rice over high heat in a large wok. If you don’t have a wok, use a large frypan instead.
Start the recipe with quickly stir frying garlic cloves in hot oil. Fry all the veggies until they are tender but crisp. Next up, cooked rice, soy sauce, vinegar and black pepper goes in. Give them a quick stir fry, and remove from heat. How easy is that?
Pretty and delicious rice studded with rainbow veggies. I really want to make another batch of this scrumptious vegetable fried rice tonight. Enjoy!
More Fried Rice Recipes
- Microwave Egg Fried Rice
- Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Special Fried Rice
- Turkey Fried Rice
- Tuna Fried Rice
- Japanese Garlic Fried Rice
- Chinese Veg Fried Rice
- Thai Chicken Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice - Indian Style | Video
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice or long grain rice rinsed (or 4 cups leftover cooked rice)
- 2 tablespoon oil sesame oil preferred
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 4 cups vegetables green beans, carrots and green peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped spring onions or scallions, to garnish
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain. Cook according to packet instructions. (I cooked rice in boiling water for 6-10 minutes). Drain. Set aside.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add vegetables. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked rice.
- Add soy sauce, white vinegar and ground black pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions (or scallions).
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Notes
- For a spicy version of this vegetable fried rice, add 1 teaspoon green chili sauce.
- You can use white or brown basmati rice in this recipe
Nutrition
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Ronit says
Such a colorful and flavorful dish! Looks so tasty!