Fourth-Day Leftover Vegetable Fried Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A quick fried rice using day-old rice and assorted vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a comforting meal. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs day-old cooked jasmine rice, vegetable oil, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, lightly beaten large eggs
• 1 medium, diced small carrot
• 1/2 cup, thawed frozen peas
• 3, sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lightly beaten large eggs and scramble quickly until just set, about 1 minute. Remove eggs and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced carrot and 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until rice is heated through and beginning to brown slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and toss everything together for 2 more minutes until well combined and heated through before serving.