Description
Fried rice is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms leftovers into a delightful meal. Packed with colorful vegetables and protein, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Rice:
- Cooked Rice: 3 cups (preferably day-old)
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup peas and carrots mix
- Eggs: 2 large
- Soy Sauce: 3 tbsp (low-sodium recommended)
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup, chopped
For the Sauce:
- Sesame Oil: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1. Gather Your Tools
- Use a large skillet or wok to provide ample space for cooking.
- 2. Heat It Up
- Drizzle sesame oil into the pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3. Sauté the Vegetables
- Add chopped bell peppers and peas and carrots; sauté until tender-crisp.
- 4. Scramble Those Eggs
- Push vegetables to one side, crack in eggs, and scramble until set but still soft. Combine with veggies.
- 5. Add the Rice
- Toss in cooked rice, breaking clumps apart. Drizzle soy sauce over and stir-fry until heated through.
- 6. Serve It Up
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg