Frozen Vegetable Fried Rice
This frozen vegetable fried rice is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! It requires minimal prepping and is ready in 15 minutes. A budget-friendly recipe that is delicious and highly customizable.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables of choice
- 3 cups cooked rice refrigerated or freshly cooked (see notes)*
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari/shoyu (use gluten-free if needed)
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon oyster sauce (use vegetarian if needed)
- salt to taste
- 1 stalk green onion chopped
Instructions
- Heat up a tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large non-stick pan or wok. Add onion, and saute until translucent, about 2-3 minutes1 medium yellow onion
- Stir in garlic and fry for a minute.3 cloves garlic
- Add frozen vegetables to the pan, and dial the heat up to a high. Saute for a couple of minutes or until vegetables are thawed and all the excess liquid has evaporated.2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- Stir in rice and all the seasonings. Fry for a few minutes until the ingredients are hot.3 cups cooked rice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoon oyster sauce, salt
- Remove from heat, then stir in chopped green onion. Your fried rice is ready to be served.1 stalk green onion
Notes
*Rice -Both medium-grain white or brown rice can be used in this recipe. I am using Jasmine rice. Although day-old rice works, you can use freshly cooked rice that has cooled completely. Simply spread the rice onto a large plate and cool it under the fan.
Helpful tips
- Prep ingredients beforehand - Frying rice is a quick process that requires constant stirring. It's recommended to prep ingredients beforehand and have them nearby.
- Use a large pan or wok - You'll need to use a large pan to ensure even cooking in this frozen vegetable fried rice recipe.
- Taste and season - Before serving, taste the fried rice and season with salt if needed. Avoid adding more soy sauce, as it will add excess moisture.
- Storing - Leftover fried rice can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4652IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
