Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the comfort of home cooking to your table in just 25 minutes. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a creative way to use up leftover rice. It features a delightful combination of sautéed onions, colorful vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The best part? You can easily customize it with your favorite proteins or additional veggies, making it suitable for any occasion—from casual family dinners to meal prep for the week ahead. Enjoy the satisfaction of minimizing food waste while savoring every bite of this delicious, homemade fried rice!
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
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion. Sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook until tender.
- Push the vegetables aside and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until fully cooked.
- Mix everything together, adding soy sauce followed by cold rice. Toss until heated through.
- 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 (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg