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Instant Pot fried rice is a quick and easy meal to have on your table in a snap. Perfect for a family meal or for meal prepping.
Making fried rice is a breeze in the Instant Pot. Everything cooks in about 30 minutes and it makes a great meal for the whole family.
This is a basic, meatless fried rice. Feel free to add some cooked ham if you like having a meat component to your fried rice as well. You can also whisk and cook an egg and add it to the rice after the cooking time is done.
It’s easy to customize and make your own!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Makes a great family meal
- Tastes great as leftovers
- Perfect for meal prep
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Long grain white rice
- Frozen peans and carrots
- Reduced sodium soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Water
How to make this recipe
1 – Add rice, vegetables, and water to the Instant Pot. Secure lid on pot. Set valve to the sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
2 – Once the cooking time is done, naturally release the pressure. When it gets to 30 minutes quick release the pressure.
3 – Open pot and add in soy sauce. Then add in sesame seed oil. Fold rice until sauces are incorporated.
How do I store my leftover fried rice?
Place the rice in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. If meat was added, 3-4 days.
Can I freeze my leftover fried rice?
Yes. Place the leftover rice in a resealable freezer bag, squeezing out excess air. Lay flat in the freezer to freeze. Properly stored, the fried rice will last up to 6 months.
Please Note
Different air fryer brands may cook at different rates, so be sure to keep on eye on your food so it doesn’t burn.
Calories per serving (approximately 1 1/2 cup): 307
Easy Vegetarian Instant Pot Fried Rice
Instant Pot fried rice is a quick and easy meal to have on your table in a snap. Perfect for a family meal or for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white long grain rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 4 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
1. Add rice, vegetables, and water to the Instant Pot. Secure lid on pot. Set valve to the sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
2. Once the cooking time is done, naturally release the pressure. When it gets to 30 minutes quick release the pressure.
3. Open pot and add in soy sauce. Then add in sesame seed oil. Fold rice until sauces are incorporated.
Notes
This is a vegetarian fried rice. To add protein, add 1 cup chopped warmed cooked ham and 2 warm cooked scrambled eggs when adding in the soy sauce at the end.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 409mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 7g
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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I love that you don’t have to use day old rice, just toss everything into the IP! I’m going to try this recipe this weekend!
I hope you enjoy it, Wanda. 🙂
I just love a quick and easy side dish. Especially when it’s made in the instant pot. This is perfect!
The Instant Pot made it so easy. 🙂
I love the idea of making fried rice in the instant pot! Great idea and I can’t wait to try this. I have chicken I will add to this too, can’t wait!
That sounds like a great addition. 🙂
I love sesame oil on fried rice! I can’t wait to give this a try!
I hope you enjoy it, Maria!
I’m seriously loving this recipe!! It is so quick and easy to make perfect for weeknights!
Thanks, Toni!