How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, then vegetable fried rice is the perfect recipe for you. This dish is a staple in many Asian cuisines and is loved for its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and wonderful flavors. It's also a fantastic way to use up any leftover vegetables you may have in your fridge.

What's great about vegetable fried rice is that it's incredibly versatile. You can use any combination of vegetables you like, ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups quick-cooking brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cooked rice, green onions, and soy sauce; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add peas and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and garnish with peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 731mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg