Vegetable Fried Rice
Follow the recipe or customize with your choice of veggies.
Temperature: | Medium heat, High heat |
Serving size: | 1 cup |
Prep time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | 15 minutes |
Total time: | 30 minutes |
Equipment: | Cutting board Large frying pan Small plate or bowl to hold scrambled eggs |
Utensils: | Knife Measuring spoons and cups Spatula |
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil OR vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs, whisked
1 small white onion, diced
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced OR 1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled
3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
3 1/2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained OR 1 14.5 ounce can baby corn, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add eggs, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove eggs, and transfer to a separate plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add onion, carrots, peas, and garlic powder (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the carrots have softened.
- Increase heat to high. Add rice, green onions, and soy sauce, and stir until combined. Continue stirring for an additional 3 minutes. Add eggs and water chestnuts or baby corn. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.
Ingredients