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This recipe is fantastic! I had never made fried rice before this recipe and every time it turns out wonderfully! The whole family loves it! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Joan Smothers
Is fried rice the best or is fried rice the best? Yes to both.
Especially this 10 minute veggie fried rice, BECAUSE I LOVE QUICK AND EASY. This weeknight beauty is loaded with your veggies of choice *squeal* and made extra super nummy with a nice drizzle of rich sesame oil, a splash of saltiness from the soy sauce, gently scrambled soft + clingy eggs that stick in and around the rice like something from a dream, and handfuls of fresh herbs like chives and parsley and cilantro and basil – oh yes I did.
This is one of those special recipes that has me compulsively stealing just ten more bites out of the leftover containers while I’m packing them up to put away in the fridge. Like one bite here because that container is just a little too full, and just onnne more bite on the way to the fridge to make sure the lid will fit, and then pop the corner on the container for just one more little taste once it’s actually in the fridge, and then I better have a few more bites to even out all the containers because we have to be fair…
Pretend like you know what I’m talking about.
I did something a little different for this recipe and decided to literally time myself, like, with a timer, to see how long it would take me to make this recipe. I was extremely hangry on this particular day and I could-not-would-not-absolutely-should-not be taking more than 10 minutes to get some really delicious food into the system. Danger for everyone involved.
So I started the timer. I poured the sesame oil in the pan, added the garlic and ginger and became completely entranced by their smells. 30 seconds lost to food smell coma. I snapped out of it, turned the heat down, cracked the eggs into the pan for a gentle go-round, and opened the package of rice. Let me repeat that for you: PACKAGE OF RICE. The first time I made this, I used leftover rice from the night before, which is perfect for fried rice because you can kind of crumble it and fry it up without it getting all sticky in the pan, right?
But what’s a girl to do when she already ate all her leftover rice? I decided to give it a try with packaged pre-cooked rice. Before you slap my wrist, just think about this: this package has got exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to fried rice which is that rice crumble-ability. The package I bought had cooked brown rice (healthy bonus points!) from Seeds of Change (like I use in these lettuce wraps and these vegetarian “meatballs”) and it saved me major time and helped us avert a hangry dinnertime crisis. Tell me that’s not a win. <– Don’t, actually. Because it was a total win.
Eggs in, rice in, frozen veggies in, and a handful of herbs tossed up with everything at the end. And our final time on this one was 9:42.58. But remember, 30 seconds completely lost to food smell coma, so factor that in when you’re timing yourself.
Alright now. How about one last non-fried-rice hoorah celebratory thing before we call it the weekend?
As of today, I have written 600 posts for this blog.
I logged into WordPress this morning and BOOM. That number just was sitting right there waiting for me. Like 6 x 100. Six zero zero. So that’s 600 times that I’ve written things on the internet before I was actually awake – always a good idea, right? – typed stories in half-sleep mode at midnight, scrambled through a draft during my lunch hour, snuggled up on the couch with my laptop which is not a real thing BTW, stared blankly at the keyboard in food trance, pushed my limits for typing speed (Dear Keyboarding Teacher from high school, I made it!), shared things that made you wonder about my sanity and rightfully so, and exposed my undying love for food all to virtually experience life together on this here corner of the internet. I mean, seriously. So, so fun.
One thing real quick: a hugely huge thank you for reading any and all of my 600 posts each with 2000 words and — gahhhhh no. Forget about the part where I talk too much and just think of the good times. The ones where I actually made sense, wrote something kewl slash fun in the name of trying to make friends online, and *fingers crossed* won your heart with delish food.
Thank you for letting me do this thing 600 times and counting. It’s really a privilege that you let me get all chatty about food up on your screens every week. XO
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The Best 10 Minute Veggie Fried Rice
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 – one heaping cup full per serving) 1x
Description
This is the best 10 Minute Veggie Fried Rice! Made with brown rice, frozen corn and peas, creamy eggs, fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated*
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups brown rice (cooked, cooled, and separated)**
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1–2 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- fresh chives, fresh basil, baby spinach, any other add ins you want!
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and ginger and stir fry for one minute. Crack the eggs directly into the pan and gently push them around in the pan until barely cooked, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir fry for a few minutes, adding the other tablespoon of oil and turning the heat up to get it sizzlin. The eggs should sort of incorporate and stick to the rice. NUM.
- Add the frozen corn, peas, rice vinegar, and soy sauce and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in any additional add-ins (basil is a must! SO good) and serve!
Notes
*For ginger, I used Garden Gourmet fresh ginger paste.
**I’ve used both leftover rice from the night before AND the prepackaged cooked brown rice from Seeds of Change. While normally I wouldn’t like the prepackaged, precooked stuff, it actually worked wonders for this because it separates super easily, just the way you want for fried rice.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: fried rice, veggie fried rice, asian fried rice recipe
Veggie Fried Rice Dishes are one of my FAVORITES! I’ll need to try your version of it, looks de-licious! Pinned!
I have actually never had a veggie fried rice…only those with ALL the meats…but, umm 9 minutes? You SOLD ME.
And picking the leftovers so it fits in the container. I may understand this all to well 😉 Pinned!
I am loving how fast and easy this dish is! Delish!
Thanks Sommer!
Congrats on the 600th post! You are very dedicated to your craft 😀
And, you can buy precooked brown rice? I think that is pretty cool. I usually make in in the rice cooker that takes about 1.5 hours, or burn it on the stove top, or bake it in the oven which heats up the kitchen.
I actually have started eating a lot more quinoa because of the “I hate cooking brown rice” issue.
I totally feel you! Brown rice takes forrrrever and a day to cook.
I’ve always cooked the eggs first and then taken them out while I cook the rice until near the end. Does the rice have enough time to fry up enough without overcooking the eggs this way?
Yes – for me it was fine and since you add the rice when the eggs are barely cooked it ends up being balanced! My rice hardly took any time to fry, plus I like how the rice and eggs sort of stick together this way. 🙂
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Yay to the big 6-0-0! And that nibbling out of each container while “putting the food away” situation. I know exactly what you mean!
Eek! It’s a blessing and a curse. Mostly a blessing.
Congrats on hitting 600! And on man, fried rice is my happy place. This looks soooo good!
I am still thinking about that spicy chicken fried rice that you posted recently. Must make soooon.
My husband always makes our fried rice. You’ve supplied me with a quick and easy recipe that, hopefully, I can’t screw up. ha.
I really love your blog and can’t wait to see more great recipes. 🙂
There ain’t nothin wrong with a little packaged rice every now and then! And Seeds of Change is my favorite too. I love the one with quinoa mixed in. That would be perfect in this. Quick and easy, here I come!
Yes! I brought those to the cabin this year and made little rice/veggie/quinoa bowls for lunch. 🙂
Done and done. Making this this weekend!! And yes, fried rice IS the best.
You know it, Sal! 🙂
i so glad i have discovered your blog…i am looking forward for 600 more posts. Love me this fried and with all that herbs, I am sure i will lose 45 seconds in the process.
First of all, congrats on 600 posts! How freaking exciting!!!
Second, I’m so impressed with your hangry quick cooking skills. I get so flustered that I end up taking longer, usually. This rice is right up my alley!
What a totally engaging writing style. I was on a mission to get my work done, and get it done FAST, but I sat here and read every single word of your blog first. And you have completely convinced me that I must try this rice. You’re good. 🙂
(As for the star rating…I haven’t actually tried the rice but I accidentally clicked on the stars, couldn’t “de-star” it and I didn’t want to leave it with 1 star so…you get 5 stars for your writing, sales pitch, and the yumminess of the ingredient list and my imagining how good it will be.)
Bahaha – thanks Jane! So glad to have you reading! 🙂
I totally know what you are talking about; I always steal bites of leftovers from the fridge!
We get each other. 😉
The sodium content is awfully high. Is that from the prepackaged brown rice? If not what else is causing the sodium content to be so high?
No – the prepackaged rice is unseasoned and unsalted. The sodium here is from the soy sauce.
1. This fried rice, I die, I need it in my life asap
2. LOVE the picture with the timer, that cracked me up!
3. CONGRATS on 600 posts, holy cow that’s awesome!
4. Did I mention that I NEED this fried rice in my life? lol
Thanks Phi! Had to prove it to myself that it really was under 10 minutes, you know? 🙂
Congrats on hitting 600! I make a very similar version of this and love using pre-packaged rice. Although not organic, I use Uncle Ben’s microwave rice and have made it with brown, basmati, and jasmine. These 3 have very low sodium and they have just released a new brown basmati. I also do the “leftover” bites while I’m packaging them up.
Yum! I really like that most grocery stores are making brown basmati a regular shelf item!
I made the “mistake” of reading this as lunchtime was approaching. OHMYSTARS.
It just so happens I had a bag of Trader Joe’s Multigrain Blend with Vegetables staring at me everytime I opened the freezer. As soon as I saw this post, I knew what was going to happen. It was amazing… especially since I haven’t had any rice or grains in about a month. It was heavenly. Garlic, ginger & basil. Yes please! I didn’t have any cilantro on hand, but I made up for it with some toasted sesame seeds. Substituted some lite soy sauce and it was Awesome!!
Best part?
I have leftovers for tomorrow!!
Perrrrrfect! Nicely done and love the sesame seed addition!
i bet stirring in fresh veggies instead of frozen would only add 5 or so minutes to your cooking time and would be all the more delicious! love this quick weeknight dinner idea 🙂
Congrats on 600 posts – I haven’t read all 600 – but am hoping to read the next 600+ 🙂
Love the basil and chives added in to this fried rice!
The basil was so surprisingly yummy! I am going to do that all the time from now on!
Looks so delish! Okay, I just discovered an organic pre-cooked packaged rice I love using. I wonder if it’s the same brand you mentioned? I’ll have to look when I get home. 🙂 Congrats on 600! That’s awesome! *thumbs up*
Seeds of Change is the brand that I’m using – I love it for quick and easy meals on the fly like this!
Wow 600!!! That’s crazy ridiculous. Congrats! I’m a newer food blogger and pretty happy I’m getting close to 50 recipe posts. I fonf writing in the morning works well too. Any suggestions for keeping that creative inspiration and writing going?
Thanks Matt! I have a post that talks a little bit about inspiration for what food bloggers should write about – you can check it out here. 🙂
Congratulations on 600 posts! That’s amazing:) This fried rice will definitely be made for my family; I love how easy it is!
Wow! Congrats on reaching 600. That is an accomplishment for sure! Keep it coming!
Oh man this looks delicious, Im going to have to give this a try!