Garlic Fried Rice with Veggies
This garlic fried rice is my go-to when I need something quick and tasty. It’s packed with garlic, peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs. I cook the rice in chicken broth for extra richness and finish it off with a splash of soy sauce. It’s perfect as a side dish or even a meal on its own.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 2 eggs beaten well
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Optional
- Chopped green onions for garnish optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional for finishing
Instructions
- (If you have precooked rice or are using a rice cooker, skip this step) Add the uncooked rice and chicken broth to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fork-tender. Set aside.1 cup uncooked white rice, 2 cups chicken broth
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Then, add the peas, carrots, and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the veggies and garlic. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a nice texture on the rice.
- Push the rice mixture to the side of the skillet, creating a well in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the well and scramble them. Once the eggs are cooked, mix them into the rice.2 eggs
- Stir in the soy sauce, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated. If desired, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for a more intense flavor.2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Serve the garlic fried rice topped with fresh chopped green onions, if you like. Enjoy it as a side dish or on its own!Chopped green onions for garnish, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Notes
- If you're using pre-minced jarred garlic, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of jarred garlic for each clove of fresh garlic. So, for 4 cloves of garlic, you would use 2 teaspoons of pre-minced garlic.
- Instead of cooking oil, try this dish with Garlic-Infused cooking oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 355kcal