Vegetable Fried Rice with Extra Veggies
This vegetable fried rice with extra veggies combines colorful vegetables, hearty brown rice, and protein-rich eggs for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal that’s easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons + 2 tablespoons avocado oil or safflower oil divided
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 small white onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups assorted veggies diced (e.g., snow peas, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup greens (optional) such as spinach or kale
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Chili-garlic sauce or sriracha optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prep all your ingredients beforehand, as this recipe cooks quickly. Keep an empty bowl handy for holding cooked items.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until water droplets evaporate instantly.
- Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of avocado oil. Pour in the whisked eggs, swirling the pan to create an even layer. Scramble lightly and transfer to a bowl.
- Wipe out the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then sauté the onions and carrots for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the additional veggies and salt, stirring occasionally. Cook until the vegetables are lightly golden and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the veggies to the bowl with the eggs.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Fold in the cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes until the rice is heated through and golden along the edges.
- Mix in the cooked veggies, eggs, greens, and green onions. Remove from heat and stir in tamari and sesame oil.
Notes
Serve warm with chili-garlic sauce or sriracha for an extra kick. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.