Vegetarian · Leftovers · 15 minutes
Everything-in-the-Fridge Veggie Fried Rice
The ultimate use-it-up dinner: leftover rice plus whatever vegetables are wilting in the crisper, fried hot and fast. Endlessly flexible and ready in 15.
5m
Prep
10m
Cook
3
Serves
350
Cal / serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 3 cups chopped mixed vegetables (any you have)
- 2 eggs, beaten (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high and scramble the eggs if using; set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and garlic, then the firmest vegetables first; stir-fry 3-4 minutes, adding softer veg later.
- Add the cold rice and press it into the pan, frying 3 minutes to crisp.
- Return the eggs and pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; toss 1-2 minutes.
- Finish with scallions and serve.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approx): 350 kcal · 10g protein · 52g carbs · 11g fat. Values are estimates and vary with ingredients.
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