Garlic Vegetable Fried Rice
This Garlic Vegetable Fried Rice is for those days when you need comfort, carbs, and confidence — all in one sizzling pan. It’s garlicky, flavorful, and packed with vibrant veggies that make you feel like a domestic goddess… minus the effort. Every bite bursts with crisp textures, umami magic, and just enough attitude to remind you who’s boss. It’s budget-friendly, stress-free, and tastes like your favorite takeout — but without the guilt or the delivery delay. Fast, fragrant, and fiercely satisfying, this fHeat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat until it shimmers.
Add minced garlic and cook until golden and fragrant.
Toss in onions, carrots, green beans, and bell peppers.
Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add cooked rice and break up any clumps with a spatula.
Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Stir continuously until the rice absorbs the sauce evenly.
Sprinkle green onions over the top before serving.
Serve hot and watch your inner chef strut with pride.ried rice turns simple ingredients into something extraordinary — because plain rice is so last season.
Garlic Vegetable Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice preferably a day old
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup carrots chopped
- ½ cup green beans chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers diced
- ½ cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and cook until golden and fragrant.
- Toss in onions, carrots, green beans, and bell peppers.
- Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add cooked rice and break up any clumps with a spatula.
- Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Stir continuously until the rice absorbs the sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top before serving.
- Serve hot and watch your inner chef strut with pride.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Calcium: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use day-old rice — it fries better and doesn’t clump.
- Add chili flakes for a fiery twist.
- Throw in tofu cubes for extra protein.
- Drizzle with a touch of lime juice for brightness.
- Warning: may cause overconfidence in your cooking skills.
