Chopstick Veggie Fried Rice

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 15 Min

No need to pick up Chinese take-out when it's easy as can be to make some of our favorites, like vegetable fried rice! Our Chopstick Veggie Fried Rice can go from your skillet to your table in just minutes. It's loaded with veggies and you can add any type of protien you like best. Save on take-out and have perfect fried rice at home!

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 cup soy sauce

What to Do

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Add eggs and scramble, then break up scrambled eggs into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet; add garlic, peas and carrots and cook 3 minutes. Add rice and soy sauce and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in scrambled egg pieces and cook 1 to 2 additional minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

This is a great dish to make when you have leftover rice, or the next time you make rice, just make extra so you'll have some ready to go for this dish.
If you would like a healthier version of this recipe, try using brown rice instead of white rice.
Looking for more traditional Chinese food recipes you can easily make at home? Don't miss our collection of 26 Takeout Dishes to Make at Home: Easy Chinese Recipes!
If you're feeling like some tasty soup, be sure to try our Wonton Egg Drop Soup: Our Easiest Egg Drop Soup Recipe.

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lvandewall 6338744

Oct 22, 2022

This really is Ooh So Good! It can be either a main dish or a side dish, delicious and healthy either way. It was so easy to make but my house smelled like I cooked a gourmet dinner with the aroma of the sauted fresh garlic!

kmcartoonity 62072 74

Jan 16, 2017

I love how simple this fried recipe is, since you can use frozen veggies and don't have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen chopping vegetables. It comes together very quickly. Since I don't cook a great deal of rice, and hence do not have a bunch of leftover rice in my fridge, I make the rice the night before. Then I stick it in the fridge overnight once it has cooled down. I agree that substituting brown rice makes the dish even more nutritious. It is a great way to use up odds and ends veggies that are leftover in your fridge!

mdadinnj1 0416061

Dec 22, 2014

This a great fried rice recipe. Instesd of peas and carrots, I used a bag of oriental style veggies. Delish!!

jalexis3 2404243

Dec 11, 2014

This is an easy good recipe. Just add chicken for a complete meal.

ashely2005

Jul 21, 2014

I cant wait to make this

pebbels41 7749844

Mar 26, 2014

I am glad that Mr. Food put this recipe in because I love it. It is expensive to buy it in the frozen section or a Deli, especially when you have a family that likes it to. Thank you Mr. Food.

rtcarlson1 0647405

Jan 11, 2014

This recipe is quick and easy. I will often add left-over cooked chicken. I also use "low sodium" soy sauce and I use a little less than stated (my family finds it too salty otherwise). Much better than restaurant fried rice. Thanks for posting this.

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Nov 21, 2013

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marieb1 7205497

Jun 25, 2011

I saw this recipe TODAY and made it for dinner TONIGHT. Boy, I'm glad I did - it was delicious! I used scallions, snap peas and chopped orange peppers, because that's what I had. I also added a rounded teaspoonful of jarred minced garlic to the veggies. And I used brown rice, because we don't eat white rice. Wow, I will definitely make THIS again. SO yummy! But next time, I'd use ONE tsp. of oil to cook the eggs...

tweaver1945

Feb 19, 2011

Concerning the eggs, save time and do it like the Chinese cooks do it. After adding the rice, break the eggs over the rice and stir. Veggie suggestions: Try snow peas or sugar peas with grated carrots and sliced green onions. Be careful with your veggies as it is easy to overcook them. Remember, you want them slightly crisp.