Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with this delicious Healthy Fried Rice recipe. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 3 cups cooked and chilled brown rice
Additional Ingredients
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 green onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining oil to the skillet and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the peas and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir-Fry Rice: Add the chilled rice and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any clumps. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and mix in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best to prevent stickiness.
- Add cooked shrimp, tofu, or chicken for extra protein.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
