Description
This Fried Rice Recipe transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Combining day-old rice, fresh vegetables, and eggs, it offers a delightful medley of flavors in each bite. Easily customizable with your choice of proteins, this dish serves as a fantastic main course or side option, ensuring that no leftover rice goes to waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: ensure the cooked rice is cold and chop fresh vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, scramble the eggs with 1 tbsp oil until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and sauté mixed vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cold rice and soy sauce, mixing thoroughly for another 3 minutes.
- Fold in scrambled eggs and chopped green onions, heating through.
- Serve warm as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg