Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines speed, flavor, and versatility. This quick and easy dish is perfect for using up leftover ingredients, transforming simple rice into a vibrant and satisfying meal. Packed with colorful vegetables and protein from eggs, this fried rice not only delivers on taste but also keeps your family happy at the dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious dish that suits everyone’s preferences—making it a go-to recipe for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups leftover cooked rice
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and scramble them in the skillet until fluffy; transfer to a plate.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger in the same skillet for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce, mixing until heated through.
- Fold in scrambled eggs and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg