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Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Quick fried rice made with leftover white rice, frozen mixed vegetables, eggs, and simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoonminced garlic
  • 3 cupswhite rice prepared, leftover is better
  • 12 ouncesmixed vegetables frozen
  • 1 tablespoonsesame oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter; when melted, add 1 yellow onion (diced). Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the skillet and cook about 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Add 3 cups white rice (prepared; leftover rice is best) and 12 ounces mixed vegetables (frozen) to the skillet. Break up any rice clumps and stir to combine.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup soy sauce over the rice and vegetables and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through and the rice is evenly coated.
  5. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the empty side, then add 2 eggs to that side and scramble them in the oil until just set (about 1–2 minutes).
  6. Stir the scrambled eggs into the rice until evenly distributed. Cook 1–2 more minutes, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Sesame seeds
Yum Yum Sauce
Spicy Mayo
Green onions
Substitutions:
Frozen mixed vegetables: You can use frozen peas or frozen carrots, or another type of small frozen vegetables. Another popular combo is half a bag of frozen peas and half a bag of frozen corn.
Soy sauce: Substitute Tamari for a gluten-free vegetable fried rice. This also helps cut down on the sodium if that’s a consideration for you.
How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
How to Freeze:This easy vegetable fried rice recipe freezes well. Separate it into meal-size portions and place in airtight containers or freezer bags. Label and freeze for up to a month.
How to Reheat:This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or in a skillet over medium-high heat.
How to Scale:This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd (use a large skillet or a wok!) or halved for smaller portions.