Quick Stir-Fried Vegetable Rice Bowl
A speedy stir-fry combining fresh vegetables, soy sauce, and fluffy rice. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, carrot, bell pepper 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
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 medium red, sliced into strips bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir to combine with vegetables.
- Step 5: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing everything together and cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through and the rice slightly crisps on the bottom.
- Step 6: Stir in 3 sliced green onions, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Serve immediately.







