Stir-Fried Rice with Diverse Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A colorful stir-fried rice dish packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, celebrating the rich diversity of American produce in a quick, flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, vegetable oil, yellow onion, diced 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

• 3 cups (day-old) cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium (150g) yellow onion, diced
• 1 large (100g) carrot, julienned
• 1 medium (120g) red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (100g) snap peas, trimmed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 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 until hot but not smoking. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3 minutes to heat through.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing continuously until the rice is evenly coated and slightly glossy, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.