Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms leftover rice into a satisfying meal in just 25 minutes. This versatile recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed onions, and vibrant peas and carrots, making it a hit with both kids and adults. Whether you want to keep it simple or load it with your favorite proteins like chicken or shrimp, this fried rice adapts to your taste preferences while minimizing food waste.
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 the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in frozen peas and carrots; cook until tender.
- Push vegetables aside and scramble the beaten eggs in the empty side of the skillet.
- Combine soy sauce and cold rice, mixing everything 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: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 125mg