30-Minute Vegetable Fried Rice – Quick & Flavorful Comfort Food
A simple and healthy vegetable fried rice recipe packed with fresh flavors and easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce, mixing well.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Add tofu or scrambled eggs for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg