Name: Easy Sesame Veggie Rice Skillet Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen); 2 medium carrots (thinly sliced); 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced); 1 cup snap peas; 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced); 3 cups cooked jasmine rice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch ginger root (freshly grated); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

This Easy Sesame Veggie Rice Skillet is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal combining fresh vegetables, fragrant jasmine rice, and a savory sesame-soy sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors and a satisfying crunch from toasted sesame seeds and snap peas.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 medium carrots (thinly sliced)
1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup snap peas
2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)

Main Ingredients

3 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 inch ginger root (freshly grated)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Wash and prepare all the vegetables by cutting the broccoli into florets, thinly slicing the carrots and red bell pepper, trimming snap peas, and thinly slicing green onions. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Cook Vegetables: Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add Rice and Sauce: Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through for 3-5 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, mixing everything gently. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For added protein, consider topping with tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
Frozen vegetables can be used but adjust cooking time as they may release extra water.
Adjust soy sauce quantity for salt preference or use low-sodium soy sauce.
Crushed red pepper flakes are optional for a mild spicy kick.
Leftover rice works great in this recipe; just ensure it’s cold to prevent mushiness.