Extra Vegetable Fried Rice
Simple and satisfying dinner featuring extra vegetables and brown rice.
Simple and satisfying dinner featuring extra vegetables and brown rice.
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons + 2 t avocado oil or safflower oil divided
- 2 eggs scrambled
- 1 smallâ white onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups additional veggies cut into very small pieces. options include snow peas, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated or finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 large cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (*see notes!)
- 1 cup greens (optional) such as spinach, baby kale or tatsoi
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce**
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- chili-garlic sauce or sriracha for serving (optional)
- Carbohydrate 14.5687328743815 g
- Cholesterol 4.9 mg
- Fat 5.84600077401085 g
- Fiber 2.45834445643416 g
- Protein 5.26972703845997 g
- Saturated Fat 1.35482328160251 g
- Serving Size 1 1 to 3 serving (214g)
- Sodium 174.939110975892 mg
- Sugar 12.1103884179473 g
- Trans Fat 0.325051135122062 g
- Calories 127 calories
Step-by-step
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Add scrambled eggs and cook until lightly set.
- Remove eggs and wipe out pan.
- Add oil and cook onion and carrots until translucent.
- Add remaining veggies and salt and cook until tender and golden.
- Break up scrambled eggs into smaller pieces.
- Add rice and cook until hot and golden.
- Add greens and green onions.
- Add cooked veggies and eggs.
- Remove from heat and stir in tamari and sesame oil.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
I'm so excited to share this recipe for Extra Vegetable Fried Rice with you! It's a simple and satisfying dinner that's packed with flavor and nutrients. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
This recipe is made with brown rice, which is a healthier alternative to white rice. It's also loaded with vegetables, including onions, carrots, snow peas, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, and bell pepper. You can use any vegetables you have on hand, so feel free to get creative. I also like to add a little bit of ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for some extra flavor.
This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time and reheat for lunch or dinner throughout the week. So what are you waiting for? Give this Extra Vegetable Fried Rice recipe a try today!
