A super easy, delicious, and vegan basil fried rice recipe, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. It features cooked jasmine or brown rice stir-fried with onions, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and peas, finished with fresh basil and soy sauce.
1. Heat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour oil in the bottom. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes then add chopped bell pepper and chopped carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until veggies have soften. Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
2. Add the cooked rice to the veggies. Pour the soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat then add chopped basil. Stir then serve!
