Extra Vegetable Fried Rice
Extra Vegetable Fried Rice
Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2-3
servings20
minutes15
minutesIngredients
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 eggs, whisked together
1 small white onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
2 cups additional veggies, cut into very small pieces for quick cooking
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated or finely minced fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
3 green onions, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons + 2 tablespoons avocado oil or safflower oil, divided
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 cup greens (optional), such as spinach, baby kale or tatsoi
Chili-garlic sauce or Sriracha, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scrambled eggs and swirl pan to cover the bottom. Cook until lightly set, flipping or stirring along the way.
- Once done, transfer to a bowl and wipe out pan.
- Return skillet to heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onion and carrots. Cook until onions are translucent and carrots are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes; stirring often.
- Add remaining veggies and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until cooked through and turning golden, about 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Break up scrambled eggs into smaller pieces; using the edge of a spatula or spoon.
- Transfer veggie mixture to egg bowl.
- Bring skillet back to heat. Add remaining oil. Add ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant; stirring constantly.
- Add rice and mix it all together. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is hot and starting to turn golden on the edges, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the greens (if using) and green onions, and stir to combine. Return cooked veggies and eggs to pan and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in tamari and sesame oil. Taste, and add a little more tamari, if desired.
- Divide into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the leftovers, you may store well and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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