--- title: "Meatless Friday: Quick and Easy Fried Rice" description: For Meatless Friday, Karen Ullo shares her quick-to-prepare recipe for fried rice that makes an easy lunch or dinner. 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Download our printable recipe card!* --- The amounts here will feed about 4 people, but I often make half this recipe for a weekday lunch for myself and my homeschooled son because it’s just that easy! You can also add sautéed shrimp or other seafood if you prefer, but it’s already full of protein from the eggs.  Fried rice is traditionally made with pre-cooked refrigerated rice, but I usually don’t have time to cook it ahead, so I just throw instant rice in the pan hot from the microwave. It turns out just fine.    ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20250228%20KUllo%202.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=20250228%20KUllo%202.png)   ## Quick and Easy Fried Rice Makes 4 servings ### Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice, instant or leftover, prepared according to package directions (If using instant rice, 2 cups rice + 2 cups water = 4 cups cooked rice.)  2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and green beans)  6 eggs, scrambled  ~4 tbs. oil  ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce  2 tsp. chili powder  1 tsp. ground ginger  1 tsp. oregano  1 tsp. rubbed sage  ### Directions  Put the vegetables in a microwave safe bowl and fill with enough water to cover them. Microwave 2-3 minutes on high, then drain the water.  In a large wok or sauté pan, heat a small amount of oil and cook the scrambled eggs, then remove them from the pan. Heat another 3-4 tbs. oil, then add the rice, vegetables, soy sauce, and seasonings. Sauté for about five minutes, then add the eggs. Sauté another few minutes until everything is evenly seasoned and cooked through. Then serve and enjoy!    [![Download printable recipe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/114d5430-a0b5-4337-8224-ccc29f331c15.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/114d5430-a0b5-4337-8224-ccc29f331c15)   [![See our full list of Meatless Friday recipes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/78e80fc5-0f87-4e45-9328-c9be5b685c01.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/78e80fc5-0f87-4e45-9328-c9be5b685c01)   Did you try this recipe? Share your thoughts with the Catholic Mom community! 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She’s also the editorial director of [Chrism Press](http://www.chrismpress.com), wife, mom of two boys, and a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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