Name: Light and Fresh Vegetable Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium carrot; 1 medium bell pepper; 1 cup snap peas; 0.75 cup corn kernels; 3 green onion; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon white pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt

Light and Fresh Vegetable Fried Rice

Asian-InspiredQuickVegetarianWeeknightasian-inspiredvegetarianweeknight

15 minPrep12 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

3 cupslong-grain white rice (cooked and cooled)
2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
2eggs
1 mediumyellow onion
2 clovesgarlic
1 mediumcarrot
1 mediumbell pepper
1 cupsnap peas
¾ cupcorn kernels
3green onion
2 tablespoonssoy sauce
½ tablespoonsesame oil
¼ teaspoonwhite pepper
¼ teaspoonsalt

Prep

01
Cook 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice according to package directions and let cool completely (or use leftover rice).
02
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
03
Mince 2 cloves garlic.
04
Dice 1 medium carrot into small pieces.
05
Dice 1 medium bell pepper into small pieces.
06
Trim and slice 1 cup snap peas into bite-sized pieces.
07
Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.
08
Slice 3 green onions, separating white and light green parts from dark green parts.

Method

01
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
03
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
04
Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
05
Add the corn kernels and stir for 30 seconds.
06
Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is heated through and lightly separated.
07
Return the eggs to the pan. Drizzle in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then sprinkle with white pepper and salt. Toss everything together for 1 minute.
08
Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onion. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

Spice Tips

For subtle heat, add 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or a pinch of cayenne. For deeper savory notes, add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger paste with the garlic. A drizzle of chili oil at the end adds both color and gentle warmth.

Leftover rice works best as it's drier and won't clump during frying. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a plate to cool first. For extra crunch, add cashews or peanuts just before serving.