Vegetable Fried Rice with Sesame and Soy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A vibrant and simple fried rice loaded with fresh veggies, lightly toasted sesame seeds, and savory soy sauce, perfect for a quick nutritious meal. This Asian-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, carrot, frozen peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, diced carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 stalks, sliced green onion
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced carrot and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
2. Step 2: Push the carrots to the side and crack 2 large eggs into the empty space. Scramble gently for 1-2 minutes until just set.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 2 sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir to combine and break up any clumps.
4. Step 4: Pour 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil evenly over the rice mixture. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until heated through and flavorful.
5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.