Hidden Veggie Fried Rice with Sesame and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Fragrant fried rice packed with finely diced hidden vegetables, seasoned with toasted sesame oil and fresh ginger for a nourishing vegetarian meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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, chilled cooked jasmine rice
• 1 medium, finely diced carrot
• 1 small, finely diced zucchini
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely diced carrot, 1 small finely diced zucchini, and 1 small finely diced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
3. Step 3: Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Crack 2 large eggs into the empty side and scramble quickly for 1-2 minutes until set.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice, 3 sliced scallions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and evenly coated with sauce.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.