Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice
A colorful, kid-friendly fried rice packed with mixed vegetables and scrambled eggs for a nutritious and fun meal. This asian-inspired kid friendly ready in about 25 minutes pairs chilled cooked jasmine rice, large eggs, medium, diced carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2, diced red bell pepper
- 3, sliced green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Beat 2 large eggs and pour into the skillet, scrambling gently until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Remove eggs from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet along with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 medium diced carrot, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup frozen peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until rice is heated through and coated evenly.
- Step 4: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet along with 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until combined and fragrant.
- Step 5: Serve the rainbow vegetable fried rice hot as a colorful and nutritious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice?
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 chilled cooked jasmine rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice?
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 Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice 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 Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice?
Asian kid friendly 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.
