A super quick and easy Classic Vegetable Fried Rice recipe so you don't need to order takeout! It's gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, healthy, and full of veggies! A perfect side dish for using leftover rice and transforming it into a delicious lunch or dinner!
I had this strong internal debate on whether to share a fried rice recipe or that 10-minute lo mein recipe I gave you the other week. Obviously, I went with the noodles, but rice wouldn't be far behind! They're equally delicious and a takeout side dish essential, are they not? Beyond the debate of noodles over rice, I had 3 different versions of fried rice to show you. I'm all about the family favorite pineapple fried rice, but I wanted to give you a nice classic base recipe for takeout-style fried rice. The other two recipes are not so classic...but they'll show up here soon!
In terms of my old fried rice eating days, pork fried rice used to be what you would find in the takeout containers on our table. And by "pork", I mean those red/brown chops, kinda square shape, pretty sketchy (all takeout "meat" is kind of sketchy), but so delicious nonetheless. Regardless, vegetable fried rice was also a favorite. I've noticed that each Chinese takeout restaurant makes their fried rices different.
The go-to place we always ordered from while I was growing up, made THE best. It literally was "fried" rice. I've also been to some places that literally seem like they throw some soy sauce on white rice and call it a day. It still looks like plain white rice with a few add-ins. The sadness. You should actually be stir-frying the rice in a hot pan, it should dry a bit, be a bit greasy, have the soy sauce integrated into the rice.
With that being said, the other key component when making fried rice (take note my at-home takeout makers!) is to use pre-cooked, day-old, leftover white rice. Do not make rice 5 minutes before you plan on "frying" it. I'll keep shouting that tip from the rooftops! You don't want soggy rice sadness! You want crisp fried rice with texture! That, my gluten-free friends, is exactly what you'll be getting with this no-fail vegetable fried rice recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, nut-free, allergy-free. Perfect to pair with some homemade vegan orange chicken chickpeas too!
Classic Vegetable Fried Rice
Classic Vegetable Fried Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A super quick and easy Classic Vegetable Fried Rice recipe so you don't need to order takeout! It's gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, healthy, and full of veggies! A perfect side dish for using leftover rice and transforming it into a delicious lunch or dinner!
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Precooked (Leftover) White Rice
- 1 ¼ Cup Chopped Carrots
- 1 ¼ Cup Peas
- ½ Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Diced Onion
- ½ to ⅓ Cup Coconut Aminos
- 1 TB Sesame Oil
- 1 to ½ Tsp Chili Paste
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Pureed Ginger
- Sesame Seeds (to serve)
Instructions
- On the stove over medium high heat, in a large greased wok or skillet, add the sesame oil first, then the rest of the ingredients.
- Stir fry the rice, veggies, coconut aminos, and seasonings around in the skillet to fully combined, about 6-8 minutes or until the veggies have softened.
- Top with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
There is no "unfried", "sorry sadness", "mushy madness", or "questionable meat bits" in THIS vegetable fried rice! Only the good stuff, because YOU deserve the good stuff! When you can no longer have the "real" stuff of your childhood, but the craving for some fried rice IS REAL, I've always got your back 😉 By the way, like any takeout, the leftovers (of leftover rice fried rice, haha) are KILLER delish!
So tell me:
+ Favorite type of fried rice?
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mummy here and here
This is my kind of food, comforting and yummy X
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes and yes!
Sandra L Garth
I also love Pork Fried Rice and I'm looking forward to trying this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That was an old favorite!
Fabiola Rodriguez
I love making my own versions of takeout food, and I've looking for a good fried rice recipe. This sounds like it's right up my alley because it's made with precooked rice. Yay! I'll be tweeting and pinning this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can't have fried rice any other way!
Karen, the next best thing to mummy
This looks delicious, my sister is a vegetarian , so I am going to make this next time she comes over for lunch!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, alright then.
Genie Robbins
In addition to the leftover rice I usually grab any other leftovers I have in the fridge. I learned to make fried rice years ago from a roommate from Thailand so I also add cayenne pepper and add a beaten egg cooked and cut into strips.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup, so many ways to make fried rice with what you have. But this is a recipe for the classic Chinese takeout version.
Linda
This looks amazing and easy to boot! I definitely will be giving this a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Super quick to make!
Brittney Ward
This looks amazing! As someone with celiac, I always extra appreciate yummy dishes made gluten free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We need our safe "takeout" 😉
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
This sounds so easy and delicious, and your photos are gorgeous! Very appetizing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, glad you think so!
Samantha
This looks delicious and so easy to make. We've been trying to find a new fried recipe and this looks perfect.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So quick to whip up with what you have!
Sara | mshealthesteem.com
That is one awesome looking bowl of fried rice! It's a classic for a reason, right? So yummy ^^. I can't wait to treat myself to a bowl. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly! The classics never die!
Sunrita
Fried rice is the first thing I order if it’s on the menu. Love your easy fuss-free recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is such a classic!
Jalisa Harris
I'm a huge rice person. This looks so yummy and healthy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, great!
Stacey
I love fried rice, but for some reason I never make it at home. I saved this recipe to give it a try. Sounds easy and delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta start adding it to the rotation!
Kelsey
Fried rice is my weakness. Looks so easy and yummy! Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, it can be addicting!
Ashley
I love fried rice and homemade is the only way to have it for me. Wishing I could devour a hot bowl of fried rice right now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Takeout is always delicious made at home!
heidi
Vegan Fried Rice is one of my favorite dishes to make! i've never tired coconut aminos before, so I'll have to try that.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If you don't have a soy allergy, it doesn't matter.
Bren Pace
Oh my gosh, this looks so good! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, enjoy!
Moushumi
I love your recipe. I make fried rice pretty often, so will surely try your recipe soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can never have too much fried rice!
Sara
This sounds so good! I have week night meals prepared each week I will be adding this to it! Thank you
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is a great side to add to any meal!
susie liberatore
This sounds so good and easy. I am adding it to my list of things to make!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear it!
Aditi Wardhan Singh
Funny, I just had the same yesterday and looking at these pictures could just dig into some more. How delicious. Gotta try it out for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fried rice everyday, eh? 😉
Linda
I love fried rice and make it often!
Also, not sure if you're curious about chopstick ettiqutte (and food photography with chopsticks). I recently wrote a blog post about it and your blog post reminded me of it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Don't worry, they're not sticking straight up and down.
jenna | the urben life
I love making fried rice at home! You really amped up the flavor here and I love the addition of bell pepper.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
An essential side.
Lauren @ Simply-Well-Balanced
I never think to make fried rice at home, but my kids always order it when we go out to eat. Now that I see this recipe and that I can make it in less than ten minutes I will be adding it to my weekly meal plan for sure.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's such an easy dish to make at home! Nice and healthier too!
A.J. Sefton
These classic recipes are gold dust really. Most books I have are all about fancy stuff when all I really need are recipes like these! Have tweeted because everyone needs to see this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's nice to have the basics down pat!