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Extra Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

Extra Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
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This Extra Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick, vibrant, and nutritious dish packed with a variety of fresh veggies, fluffy scrambled eggs, and perfect brown rice. It offers a delightful balance of flavors from ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame oil, with an optional kick from chili-garlic sauce or sriracha. Ideal as a wholesome vegetarian meal, it’s easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

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Oils and Seasonings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons avocado oil or safflower oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or safflower oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Eggs and Aromatics

  • 2 eggs, whisked together
  • 1 tablespoon grated or finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Vegetables

  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cups additional veggies (snow peas, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, bell pepper, and/or fresh or frozen peas), cut very small
  • 1 cup greens (optional), such as spinach, baby kale or tatsoi

Rice

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice (preferably chilled for best texture)

Extras

  • Chili-garlic sauce or sriracha, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Make sure all your veggies, eggs, and rice are prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. Have a large bowl ready to hold cooked eggs and veggies. Use medium-high heat initially but lower if you notice burning smells.
  2. Cook Eggs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until water droplets evaporate quickly. Add 1 ½ teaspoons oil and coat the pan. Pour in beaten eggs, swirling to spread evenly, and cook until lightly set, flipping or stirring occasionally. Transfer cooked eggs to a bowl and wipe the pan clean.
  3. Sauté Onions and Carrots: Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, then add chopped onions and carrots. Cook while stirring frequently until onions are translucent and carrots are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Cook Additional Veggies: Add the remaining chopped vegetables and ¼ teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally to allow edges to brown, for 3 to 5 minutes. While cooking, break scrambled eggs into smaller pieces using the edge of a spatula.
  5. Combine Eggs and Veggies: Transfer cooked veggies to the bowl with eggs. Return the pan to heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cooked brown rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is hot and slightly golden, around 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add Greens and Green Onions: Stir in optional greens and green onions, mixing well. Then add the bowl contents with eggs and veggies back into the pan and stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in tamari and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning with additional tamari or salt as desired.
  7. Serve: Divide fried rice into bowls and serve immediately, with chili-garlic sauce or sriracha on the side if you like. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Notes

  • For best texture, use day-old or chilled brown rice to prevent sogginess.
  • You can customize the vegetable mix based on what you have on hand; smaller cuts are best for quick cooking.
  • If using purple cabbage, it may color your eggs blue but is safe to eat.
  • Adjust soy or tamari sauce carefully to maintain balanced flavor without overpowering the dish.
  • Use high-heat oils like avocado or safflower for better frying results and neutral flavor.
  • This recipe is vegetarian and can be made vegan by omitting eggs or substituting with scrambled tofu.

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Keywords: vegetable fried rice, brown rice fried rice, easy vegetarian fried rice, healthy fried rice, quick stir-fry, vegetarian dinner

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