Vegetarian Fried Rice

This Vegetarian Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines perfectly cooked rice with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic seasonings. It's a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Cooked rice - 2 cups (preferably day-old)
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 1/2 cup (fresh or frozen)
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the green peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing well with the vegetables.
6. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, stirring to evenly coat all the ingredients.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, continuing to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
8. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of energy from rice and healthy fats.

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