Description
Fried rice is a versatile and delicious dish perfect for using up leftover ingredients. With its fluffy grains, vibrant vegetables, and savory proteins, it’s a quick meal that brings comfort and joy to any table. In just one pan, you can create a colorful medley of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; ensure rice is cold and clump-free.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add vegetable oil.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender yet crisp (2-3 minutes).
- Incorporate the cooked rice, breaking up clumps while frying for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Push rice to the side, scramble eggs in the empty space until set.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg