Frozen Veggie Fried Rice (Printer-Friendly)

Flavorful fried rice with frozen veggies, eggs, and soy sauce ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)

→ Eggs

03 - 2 large eggs

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

→ Seasonings & Sauces

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Sesame seeds
11 - Extra sliced green onions

# Method:

01 - Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
03 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the empty side, crack in eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
04 - Add cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Mix everything thoroughly.
05 - Drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil evenly over the rice mixture. Season with black pepper. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until rice is hot and well-coated.
06 - Add sliced green onions if desired and stir to combine.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes for busy days
  • Vegetarian and easily customizable
02 -
  • Chilled leftover rice gives the best texture for fried rice
  • You can substitute gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Use day-old rice for the ideal fried rice consistency
  • Add a dash of chili sauce for more flavor and heat
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