Veggie Brown Rice
A simple stir-fried brown rice with mixed vegetables — healthy enough for everyday, flavorful enough that you actually want to eat it. The brown rice gives nutty depth that white rice can't match; the vegetables provide color and texture variety.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
21 min
Servings
2
Calories
252 cal
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- Brown Rice½
- Bell Pepper½
- Cherry Tomato½
- Spinach1 cups
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Cooking Oil½
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Brown Rice0.5
- Bell Pepper0.5
- Cherry Tomato0.5
- Spinach1 cups
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
- Cooking Oil0.5
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package directions (usually 1:2.5 rice-to-water, 35-40 minutes). Or use 4 cups of leftover cold brown rice (better for stir-frying — fluffier grains).
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 beaten eggs (optional but recommended for protein), stir for 30 seconds until just set in soft curds. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry 3 cups of mixed vegetables (chopped carrots, peas, corn, bell pepper, snow peas) for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 4
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Stir-fry 30 seconds — don't let them burn.
- 5
Add the cold cooked brown rice. Toss with the vegetables, breaking up any clumps. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon white pepper around the rim of the pan. Toss for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the rice is starting to brown in spots.
- 6
Return the eggs. Add 3 chopped scallions. Toss for 30 seconds. Off heat, drizzle with a few drops more sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Cold cooked rice is essential. Hot fresh rice releases too much starch and turns mushy. Day-old rice from the fridge is the rule.
- 2.Crisp-tender vegetables. Stop cooking while they still have crunch. Soft mushy vegetables make stir-fry sad.
- 3.Soy sauce around the rim. Pouring against the very hot edge briefly caramelizes the sauce before mixing with the rice.
- 4.Brown rice for nutritional depth. Adds fiber, magnesium, and a satisfying chew that white rice lacks.
🔬 Why It Works
Stir-fried brown rice succeeds when the rice is dry (so it can brown rather than steam), the heat is high (for wok hei flavor), and the vegetables are cooked just to crisp-tender (preserving texture). The cold-rice rule is non-negotiable: warm fresh rice clumps and steams. The day-old refrigerated rice has dried out enough on the surface that each grain stays separate during stir-frying.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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