At Lighthouse Care, we’re all about helping Aussie families stretch their grocery dollars without sacrificing flavour or nutrition. That’s the heart behind our $25 trolley—packed with essential items you can actually use to create meals the whole family will love.
This week’s recipe is a fun take on a classic: a quick and colourful veggie fried rice made entirely with ingredients from your $25 trolley. It’s the kind of dish you can whip up in a flash, and it’s great for using up leftovers too.
What You’ll Use from Your $25 Trolley:
- 1 cup Good Food White Rice
- 1 cup Stir Fry Vegetables (snap frozen – no prep needed!)
- 2 tbsp Good Food Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tbsp Good Food Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup Four Farms Garden Peas or Corn (or both!)
How to Make It:
1. Cook the Rice
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
- Add 1 cup of white rice and stir.
- Simmer on low for about 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Drain any excess water and let the rice cool slightly. (Tip: if you can, cook the rice earlier in the day or use leftover rice—it fries better when cold!)
2. Prepare the Veggies
- In a large non-stick frypan or wok, add a splash of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 cup of stir fry vegetables and ½ cup of peas and/or corn.
- Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until the veggies are hot and slightly golden on the edges.
3. Add the Rice
- Add your cooked (and slightly cooled) rice to the pan.
- Use a spoon or spatula to break up any clumps and combine with the veggies.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, letting the rice heat through and begin to toast slightly.
4. Flavour it Up
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce and 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce.
- Stir everything well so the rice is evenly coated in the sticky, sweet-savoury sauce.
- Fry for another 2–3 minutes, until the rice is lightly crisped and aromatic.
5. Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot, straight from the pan.
- Add a sprinkle of cracked pepper or chilli flakes if you like a little kick.
Lighthouse Tip:
Want to boost the protein and stretch it even further?
If you purchased the $20 Meat Pack Add-On, this recipe pairs perfectly with:
- Diced Ham – stir it through at the end for a sweet, smoky finish.
- Chicken Sausages – slice, fry, and mix through for a meaty upgrade.
- Beef Mince – brown it first, then add the veggies and rice.
This dish is super flexible. Use what you’ve got, skip what you don’t. Either way, you’ll have a nourishing meal that feels like more than $5 a plate.
This recipe is part of our new “Feed the Fam for Less” blog series—showcasing easy, tasty meals made from our $25 trolley. Because at Lighthouse Care, we believe every family deserves access to real food, dignity, and support.
Let us know how your meal turned out or Share your meal own inspiration by tagging @lighthousecare on social media.
