15-Minute Veggie Fried Rice
Stir-fry mixed vegetables with scrambled egg and day-old rice, then season with soy and sesame.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
- 2 tbsp Green onions (sliced)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): If your rice is clumpy, break it up with a fork. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions (if using).
- 2
Cook (5 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with the neutral oil. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until hot and lightly tender, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Cook (5 minutes): Push vegetables to one side, add beaten eggs to the empty side, and scramble until just set, about 30–60 seconds. Stir everything together.
- 4
Cook (5 minutes): Add the rice and stir-fry until evenly heated and slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing to coat.
- 5
Cook (5 minutes): Turn off heat. Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed. Top with green onions (if using) and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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