Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is not only easy to make but also highly customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite vegetables and proteins. With its savory blend of butter, soy sauce, and fresh ingredients, this fried rice is sure to please the whole family. Serve it as a satisfying main dish or alongside your favorite Asian-inspired recipes. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delightful experience that minimizes food waste while maximizing flavor.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add frozen peas and carrots; cook until tender.
- Push veggies to one side of the skillet, scramble the beaten eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the veggies and stir in soy sauce.
- Add cold rice; toss everything together until heated through and well combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg