Frozen Veggie Fried Rice (Printable)

A quick dish featuring frozen mixed vegetables, eggs, and soy sauce for a tasty, wholesome meal.

# What you need:

→ Rice

01 - 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)

→ Eggs

03 - 2 large eggs

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

→ Seasonings & Sauces

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Sesame seeds (optional)
11 - Extra sliced green onions (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
03 - Push vegetables to one side. Pour remaining tablespoon of oil into the empty space, crack in the eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
04 - Add chilled cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Mix rice thoroughly with vegetables and eggs.
05 - Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil evenly over rice mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and well-coated.
06 - Stir in sliced green onions if used. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick weeknight meal
  • Delicious way to use leftover rice and frozen veggies
02 -
  • Leftover rice gives fried rice the best fluffy texture
  • You can swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free
03 -
  • Use chilled rice for a non-mushy texture
  • Add a dash of chili sauce if you want extra heat
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