Frozen Veggie Fried Rice (Print Version)

Delicious fried rice with frozen vegetables, fluffy eggs, and a touch of soy sauce, ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)

→ Eggs

03 - 2 large eggs

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

→ Seasonings & Sauces

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Sesame seeds (optional)
11 - Extra sliced green onions (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
03 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the empty side, crack in the eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
04 - Add chilled cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing thoroughly with vegetables and eggs.
05 - Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil evenly over the rice mixture, season with black pepper, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is hot and coated evenly.
06 - Stir in sliced green onions if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the dish.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes
  • Uses simple pantry staples
02 -
  • Leftover rice is best because it keeps fried rice from turning mushy.
  • Soy sauce contains gluten unless labeled gluten-free.
03 -
  • Use day-old rice for best texture.
  • Customize with tofu, extra veggies, or chili sauce for heat.
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