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Savory Vegetable Fried Rice

Name: Savory Vegetable Fried Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Cooked rice', 'amount': '4 cups, preferably day-old'}; {'ingredient': 'Frozen mixed vegetables', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Eggs', 'amount': '2, beaten'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '3, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Indulge in the vibrant tapestry of flavors and textures with this delightful Savory Vegetable Fried Rice. This quick and satisfying meal combines the comforting warmth of garlic and ginger with a colorful medley of mixed vegetables. Each bite is a celebration of umami, thanks to the rich soy sauce and the nutty aroma of sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a creative way to use up leftover veggies, this dish has a rich history, believed to have originated in China as a clever way to repurpose leftover rice. Join the global love for fried rice and savor the deliciousness!

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Cooked rice (4 cups, preferably day-old)
Frozen mixed vegetables (2 cups)
Eggs (2, beaten)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
Green onions (3, sliced)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add the sesame oil, swirling to coat the bottom.
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them until fully cooked. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the cold, cooked rice to the other side, breaking up any clumps.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice, then stir to combine it with the vegetables.
Add the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions back into the pan, mixing everything thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious fried rice!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 2g

Savory Vegetable Fried Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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