5 from 12 votes
Rainbow Veggie Fried Rice
Rainbow Veggie Fried Rice combines brown rice with a variety of colorful vegetables including carrots, red bell pepper, onion, peas, and sweet corn. Sautéed with garlic and toasted sesame oil, then seasoned with tamari, this dish delivers a satisfying mix of textures from tender cooked rice to crisp vegetables, with a savory soy flavor. It’s a nutritious and flavorful way to enjoy vegetable-packed fried rice.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice (uncooked)
- 2 carrot medium
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 1/2 cups pea (I use frozen)
- 1 cup sweet corn (I use frozen)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. sesame oil toasted
- 3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
Instructions
- Cook the rice ahead of time according to package instructions. When cool, transfer to a sealed container in the fridge to chill for a couple hours/overnight.*
- Dice carrots, bell pepper, onion, and mince garlic.
- In a large wok or pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tsp. sesame oil. Let heat for a minute.
- When oil is hot, carefully add onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Stirring often, sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add peas and corn. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add rice and 3 Tbsp. tamari (more/less as needed). Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes. Serve with additional tamari or sesame seeds if desired.
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Notes
- Chilling cooked rice before frying improves texture and reduces mushiness in the final dish.
- Use gluten-free tamari to keep this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4363IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4363IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.