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
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.
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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.
