Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and delightful dish that transforms leftover rice into a flavorful meal in just 25 minutes. This versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite proteins and vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With a savory blend of sautéed onions, vibrant peas and carrots, and fluffy scrambled eggs, every bite is packed with taste. Plus, it’s an excellent way to minimize food waste while pleasing the whole family. Serve it as a main course or alongside your favorite Asian dishes for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold, cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 12 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 eggs, beaten
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs; scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables, then add soy sauce and incorporate the cold rice.
- Toss everything together until heated through and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg