This veggie and egg fried rice is a quick, no-fuss meal that comes together in just a few minutes. Chunky vegetables, fluffy rice, and soft scrambled eggs are tossed together in a savory sauce to create this healthy and wholesome dish that is perfect for a family weeknight dinner.
I’ve recently been experimenting with a lot of Asian recipes. I’m a big fan of Asian takeout, but of course, homemade is so much better.
My beef and pepper rice bowls were a big hit, and my chicken lo mein is now on rotation in my household.
Inspired by how much everyone loved these Asian flavors, I decided to try a simple, classic rice dish that everyone would enjoy. And here we are!
What I Love About the Recipe
- It packs in so much flavor, and is much healthier than your all-time favorite takeout too.
- It has to be one of the most versatile Asian recipes out there! With the base of rice and veggies, you’ll have the flexibility to add chicken, tofu, hot sauce, or anything else.
- You can whip this up in 20 minutes or less – perfect for last-minute cooking.
- It’s family friendly! With subtle, simple flavors, everyone in your family is going to love it!
Ingredients For the Fried Rice Recipe
- Rice: White rice or brown rice- choose whatever you like. Packaged rice is good too!
- Garlic: For that savory deliciousness. Fresh minced garlic is the best- garlic powder doesn’t even get there!
- Onion: To team up with the garlic and lend the fried rice a nice bit of flavor.
- Mixed vegetables: Carrots, green beans, cabbage, bok choy, broccoli, baby corn, and bell peppers are all great choices. I also added some green onions to garnish and for that Asian flavor.
- Eggs: To make the dish more filling and for that bit of protein too.
- Sesame seeds: For a bit more of that Asian deliciousness.
- Soy Sauce: For that pop of color and rich, umami goodness. Use dark soy sauce for best results.
- Butter: You could use oil here, but there’s just something about the rich saltiness of butter that takes the dish to the next level.
- Black pepper: Just a pinch, for that spicy kick.
For a complete list of ingredients and the exact measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also click the “jump to recipe” at the top of the post.
Variations
- The swap the eggs and butter with tofu and vegan butter, and you’ve got a vegan-friendly recipe.
- While I have a separate mouth-watering chicken fried rice recipe, you can basically add shredded chicken on top if you’re in a time crunch and still want to have a delicious and filling meal.
- By adding both tofu and chicken, you can make this a protein powerhouse. Depending on the portion, you can get as much as 30% of your daily protein needs in one serving!
- Chop some fresh kimchi on top of the whole thing to add a flavor boost and get kimchi fried rice!
- Shrimp, with a splash of oyster sauce is also a great seafood twist to add to this classic fried rice.
How to Make Fried Rice
- Step 1: In a skillet over medium-low heat, saute the onions, green onions, garlic, and mixed veggies in butter. Remove them and set aside.
- Step 2: Next, add the eggs to the skillet and scramble them. Set them aside as well.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions and set it aside.
- Step 4: Melt the butter over medium heat in the skillet and add the rice, eggs, veggies, soy sauce, pepper, and sesame seeds. Mix everything well.
- Step 5: Keep cooking for a few minutes and stir occasionally. Serve hot.
How to Store Leftover Egg Fried Rice
Your leftover egg fried rice can be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, simply add a splash of water to it and microwave it for a few 3-5 minutes, pausing every 30-40 seconds.
Tips & Tricks
- Let the fried rice rest in between the stirs (in a non-stick skillet) to let it brown on the bottom. This makes the rice nice and crispy.
- Remember to use good quality rice for this recipe. Aged rice is best, because it is nice and fluffy.
- Avoid overcooking the rice. You’ll want to use rice that is almost cooked, but not too soft and mushy.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly and remove all the starch before you cook it. This will get it nice and fluffy, just the way you want.
- To add that authentic Asian flavor to the dish, drizzle a bit of sesame oil over the rice while you’re tossing it around in the skillet.
- To spice up the fried rice, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce into it along with the soy sauce and give it all a good toss.
How to Serve the Egg Fried Rice
This easy and filling fried rice is a great light meal on its own, but I would highly recommend pairing it with a nice side like orange teriyaki chicken or some sweet and sour chicken.
If you’re looking for a quick side option, you can make some Air Fryer frozen egg rolls and team them up with the rice.
FAQs
You can use almost any kind of rice here- jasmine rice and Basmati rice are both great, as they have soft, fluffy grains. Brown rice is also a good option if you want to keep it healthier.
You can! Swap the regular rice for cauliflower rice, and you’ve got yourself a healthier, low carb version of the recipe.
Yes! In fact, this is one of those recipes that is the best way to use a day old, refrigerated leftover rice. Just toss some of that rice in with the veggies, egg and sauces, and you’re done.
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Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup mixed vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 6 large eggs, scrambled
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, over low-medium heat, add oil. Sauté onions, garlic, mixed veggies, and green onions. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add eggs into skillet and scramble. Chop into small pieces, remove from the pan, and set aside.
- Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add in rice, eggs, vegetables, sesame seeds, pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
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- Let the fried rice rest in between the stirs (in a non-stick skillet) to let it brown on the bottom. This makes the rice nice and crispy.
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- Remember to use good quality rice for this recipe. Aged rice is best, because it is nice and fluffy.
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- Avoid overcooking the rice. You’ll want to use rice that is almost cooked, but not too soft and mushy.
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- Rinse the rice thoroughly and remove all the starch before you cook it. This will get it nice and fluffy, just the way you want.
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- To add that authentic Asian flavor to the dish, drizzle a bit of sesame oil over the rice while you’re tossing it around in the skillet.
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- To spice up the fried rice, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce into it along with the soy sauce and give it all a good toss.
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