Fran's Fab Fried Rice

Transform your leftovers into a delicious masterpiece with Fran’s Fab Fried Rice! Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice, colorful veggies like carrots, peas, and green onions, and the savory goodness of soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfectly scrambled eggs add a satisfying protein boost, while garlic and finely diced onion create a mouthwatering aroma. This 15-minute fried rice is an ideal weeknight dinner or side dish, with its simple stir-fry technique and versatile ingredients. Whether you’re using day-old rice or preparing it fresh, Fran’s Fab Fried Rice is guaranteed to become your go-to for satisfying cravings and reducing food waste.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 medium, finely diced onion
• 1 medium, finely diced carrot
• 0.5 cups frozen peas
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 0.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the cooked jasmine rice beforehand and let it cool completely. Day-old rice works best for this recipe.

Step 2

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Crack the eggs into the skillet, scramble them, and cook until they are just set. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 5

5. Add the diced onion and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 6

6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

7. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the other side. Stir-fry the rice by breaking up any clumps and combining it with the vegetables.

Step 8

8. Add the frozen peas to the skillet and mix well.

Step 9

9. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice. Toss everything together to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

Step 10

10. Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and mix them into the rice.

Step 11

11. Stir in the chopped green onions and season the fried rice with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 12

12. Serve hot and enjoy Fran's Fab Fried Rice on its own or as a side dish to your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1528.9

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.1g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3101.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 219.4mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1087.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 51.7%