Lifting Up Leftovers: Fried Rice

Name: Fried Rice
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons canola oil (divided); 2 large eggs (beaten); 8 oz cooked protein (pork, chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu); 3 cups chopped vegetables (peppers, mushrooms, onions, green beans, carrots); 4 cups cooked brown rice; 3/4 cup roasted cashews

February 3, 2016
Dana White, MS, RD, ATC
Category: Dinner, Kid-Friendly
Tag: leftovers, pork, pork fried rice, rice

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My go-to dinner when I’ve got lots of veggie scraps and rice on hand!

Fried Rice

My go-to dinner when I’ve got lots of veggie scraps and rice on hand!

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Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil divided
2 large eggs beaten
8 oz cooked protein pork, chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu
3 cups chopped vegetables peppers, mushrooms, onions, green beans, carrots
4 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup roasted cashews

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch; set aside.
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Add eggs and gently scramble; remove from pan and set aside. Heat remaining oil in skillet; add protein and vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add sauce and cook for 2 minutes more.
Add rice, cashews, and cooked egg. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until all ingredients are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 848mgFiber: 6g

Keyword fried rice

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Lifting Up Leftovers: Fried Rice