Pesto Fried Rice with Vegetables

Name: Pesto Fried Rice with Vegetables
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, divided; 4 cups (500 g) cooked day-old white or brown rice*; 1/2 cup (115 g) Vegan Nut-Free Pesto, divided; or use store-bought; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 10 ounces (280 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 10-12 kalamata olives, roughly chopped (optional); 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 cup (145 g) thawed frozen peas; 2 ounces (55 g) baby spinach; Optional Toppings: pine nuts, fresh basil, and/or red chili flakes

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This Pesto Fried Rice is loaded with colorful summer veggies and coated in a herby basil pesto. A tasty, fuss-free dish that’s ready in less than 30 mins! Vegan & Gluten-Free.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:52:47 GMT