Heart-Healthy Spicy Fried Red Rice

Elevate your dinner with this 'Heart-Healthy Spicy Fried Red Rice,' a vibrant and nutritious twist on traditional fried rice. Made with fiber-packed red rice, a medley of fresh veggies, and the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and chili flakes, this dish offers a perfect balance of health and heat. Lightly fried in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with turmeric and low-sodium soy sauce, it’s a guilt-free comfort food that’s bursting with color and taste. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, and served with a squeeze of lime for an optional citrus kick, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Perfect for those seeking a wholesome, spicy, and flavorful meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Red rice (cooked and cooled)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium Carrots (julienned or diced)
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 wedge Lime (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and cook the red rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool completely. This helps retain the texture during frying.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and continue cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced red bell pepper and carrots to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Mix in the thawed peas, stirring to combine with the other vegetables.

Step 7

Add the cooked red rice to the skillet. Gently toss to mix with the vegetables.

Step 8

Drizzle the low-sodium soy sauce over the rice, then sprinkle in the chili flakes, turmeric powder, and ground black pepper. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the seasoning.

Step 9

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to marry the flavors and heat the rice thoroughly.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side for an optional zing of citrus.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	820.4

Total Fat 18.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1069.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.4mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1252.5mg	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: 19.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 69.3%