Easy, Yummy Veggie Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of the easiest (and actually healthiest!) weeknight dinners you can make. Even better, to make it ultra-simple, cook the rice the day before and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. Here, we’ve created a veggie fried rice recipe that is loaded with authentic flavours and lots of veggies, so you can feel good about making it for your family mid-week.

Super tasty, ultra-versatile, and a cinch to make, once you make this recipe once, we promise you’ll make it again and again and again.

Serves 2 to 4

Veggie Fried Rice Recipe:

You’ll Need

1 tsp plus 1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb cremini or shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
1 red pepper, diced
1 cup snow peas
1/4 cup low-sodium soy or teriyaki sauce
Juice of 1 lime

Prep and Cook

1

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat
2

Add eggs, season with salt and pepper and cook until set, about 2 to 3 minutes
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool
Roll up and thinly slice crosswise
3

In the same skillet, heat the remaining tbsp oil over medium-high heat
Add ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes
Stir in mushrooms, peppers, and snow peas
Cook, tossing frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 2 to 4 minutes
4

Stir in cooked rice and reserved eggs and toss until all ingredients are well combined
Stir in soy sauce and lime juice and cook, tossing often, until rice is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes
Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with green onion
Serve immediately