Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with colorful vegetables, making it a perfect quick lunch option. This dish combines hearty rice with a medley of fresh veggies, delivering both taste and nutrition in every bite.

Ingredients

• Cooked Jasmine rice - 2 cups
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Peas - 1/2 cup, frozen
• Green onion - 2, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Egg - 1, lightly beaten (optional for added protein)

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrot and green bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten egg (if using) into the empty side. Scramble the egg until fully cooked.
6. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Mix everything together.
7. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Finally, stir in the sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.

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