Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables

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A speedy, colorful stir fry combining fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a balanced meal. This chinese-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs (preferably day-old) cooked white rice, large eggs, medium, diced small carrot 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 3 beaten large eggs and cook, gently stirring, until just set but still soft, about 1-2 minutes. Remove eggs to a plate.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan, then sauté 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 medium diced carrot for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cups cooked white rice and 1/2 cup frozen peas to the pan, stirring constantly to break up clumps and heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Return the scrambled eggs to the pan along with 3 sliced green onions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  5. Step 5: Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed, then serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large eggs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Quick Stir-Fried Rice with Eggs and Mixed Vegetables?

Chinese stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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