Stir-Fried Vegetables with Rice Recipe
Sometimes, darling, life calls for stir-fried vegetables with rice—basically dinner’s way of saving your sanity while keeping calories in check.
This dish gives you colorful crunch, fluffy grains, and that smug feeling of eating clean while secretly skipping takeout.
The vegetables deliver freshness, while rice acts like the reliable best friend who always balances your drama with steady comfort.
Quick cooking, minimal effort, and flavors so good you’ll wonder why you ever stressed over “what’s for dinner” again.
Honestly, one pan, one bowl, and your taste buds will think you spent hours slaving—spoiler: you didn’t.
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Rice Recipe
A simple vegan stir fry paired with fluffy rice, combining vibrant vegetables, savory sauce, and wholesome grains for a nourishing, weeknight-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- ½ cup snap peas
- 2 cups cooked rice jasmine or basmati
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in wok on medium-high. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. Stir fry 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and chili flakes together. Pour sauce over vegetables.
- Toss in cooked rice, mixing until grains absorb sauce. Cook 4 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 72%
- Vitamin A: 39%
- Iron: 14%
- Potassium: 17%
- Calcium: 8%
Notes and Tips
- Use leftover rice for best texture—it fries better than freshly cooked.
- Add mushrooms for extra umami.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving for brightness.
- For spice lovers, toss in sriracha with sauce.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free.
