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Vegetable fried rice in 15 minutes with fresh carrots, peas, bell peppers, and green onions, served in a white bowl on a kitchen countertop.
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Easy vegetable fried rice in 15 minutes - Healthy Recipe

This Vegetable Fried Rice in 15 Minutes is a quick, flavorful, and easy vegetable fried rice recipe made with simple ingredients and fresh veggies. It’s perfect for a quick lunch recipe, a light dinner, or a healthy one-pan meal when you’re short on time. With fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and savory seasoning, this healthy fried rice is satisfying, customizable, and ideal for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indo-chinese, Quick Asian Dinner
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice cold, day-old works best
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • ½ cup carrots finely chopped
  • ½ cup green beans or capsicum
  • ¼ cup sweet corn
  • 2 tbsp spring onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp vinegar or lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 Spoon or spatula
  • 1 pan

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Toss in all the chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cooked rice and mix well, breaking any lumps gently.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix on high flame for 2 minutes.
  6. Finish with spring onions and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your quick homemade fried rice.

Notes

  • Use cold leftover rice for the best texture.
  • You can add scrambled egg, tofu, or chicken for extra protein.
  • Keep the flame high for that restaurant-style smoky flavor.
  • Serve Fried Rice with vegetables, chicken soups, and curry.