Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and delicious solution for busy weeknights or a perfect way to use up leftover rice. In just 25 minutes, this flavorful dish combines sautéed onions, colorful vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs, creating a delightful meal that the whole family will love. Versatile and customizable, you can easily add proteins like chicken or shrimp, or load it with extra veggies for an even heartier option. Not only does this recipe minimize food waste, but it also ensures that every bite is packed with flavor. Enjoy the comfort of homemade fried rice that’s both satisfying and effortless!
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. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in frozen peas and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until fully cooked.
- Combine scrambled eggs with vegetables, add soy sauce followed by cold rice, tossing everything together 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: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg