Vegetable Fried Rice

A quick and delicious stir-fried rice dish packed with veggies, soy sauce, and scrambled eggs!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 tablespoon oil (sesame or vegetable)
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup peas
• ½ cup bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • Heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.

2. Scramble the Eggs:

   • Push veggies to the side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble.

3. Fry the Rice:

   • Add rice, peas, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
   • Drizzle with sesame oil and serve!

Advantages:

✔ Uses leftover rice
✔ Customizable with different veggies
✔ High in fiber and protein

Disadvantages:

✖ Can be high in sodium (reduce soy sauce if needed)
✖ Needs cold rice for the best texture

FAQ:

Q: Can I make this without eggs?
A: Yes! Simply omit eggs or replace with tofu crumbles for a vegan version.