Description
Freakin’ Fantastic Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort meal that comes together in just 25 minutes! This vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights, combining the delightful flavors of sautéed onions, colorful frozen vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs. It’s incredibly versatile—customize it with your choice of protein or extra veggies to suit every palate. Not only will your family love it, but you’ll also reduce food waste by using leftover rice. Serve it as a main course or side dish; either way, it’s sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold, cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 12 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 eggs, beaten
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add frozen peas and carrots; cook until tender (about 3-5 minutes).
- Push vegetables aside; pour beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet and scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix scrambled eggs with vegetables, then add soy sauce followed by cold rice. Toss everything together until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg