Pin this A quick and flavorful fried rice featuring frozen mixed vegetables, fluffy eggs, and savory soy sauce—perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal in minutes.
I first made this fried rice on a weeknight when I had leftover rice and a bag of frozen veggies in the freezer. It came together so quickly that it became my go-to for fast, wholesome dinners.
Ingredients
- Rice: 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
- Vegetables: 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- Eggs: 2 large eggs
- Aromatics: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic minced, 2 green onions sliced (optional)
- Seasonings & Sauces: 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish (optional): Sesame seeds, extra sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat Oil:
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Garlic:
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables:
- Add frozen mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
- Scramble Eggs:
- Push vegetables to one side of pan. Add remaining oil to other side. Crack in eggs and scramble gently, cooking until just set.
- Add Rice:
- Add cold cooked rice to skillet. Break up any clumps and mix together.
- Season and Stir-Fry:
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over rice. Season with black pepper. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until rice is hot and coated.
- Finish:
- Add green onions (if using). Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot topped with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Pin this This fried rice is a family staple and both kids and adults love scooping it straight from the skillet. It's easy to double for larger gatherings.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 340 calories, 11 g total fat, 48 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein.
Required Tools
You only need a large non-stick skillet or wok, spatula, knife, cutting board, and measuring spoons or cups to prepare this dish.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains egg and soy (from soy sauce). Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari if gluten is a concern.
Pin this This frozen veggie fried rice will quickly become your reliable weeknight dinner. Enjoy its vibrant colors and satisfying flavors every time.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh vegetables can be used but may require slightly longer cooking time to soften compared to frozen ones.
- → What type of rice is best for this dish?
Day-old cooked white rice works best as it’s drier, preventing clumping and yielding a better fried rice texture.
- → How do I avoid scrambled eggs overcooking?
Cook eggs gently on one side of the pan until just set before mixing them with other ingredients to maintain softness.
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Replace eggs with tofu or omit them, and use a soy sauce variant without animal products to keep it plant-based.
- → What adds the distinctive flavor in this dish?
Soy sauce combined with toasted sesame oil imparts the savory and nutty flavor characteristic to this fried rice.