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Fried Rice

Cold leftover rice, eggs, and frozen vegetables. This is why you cook extra rice on purpose.

Time
15 min
Cost
$4 / 2 sv
Protein
16g
Calories
480

Cost is an approximate grocery total for this recipe as written. Protein and calories are estimates per serving.

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Shopping list

  • 2 cups Cooked rice (cold)Pantry
  • 2 large EggsDairy
  • 1 1/2 cups Frozen mixed vegetablesFrozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oilPantry
  • 1/2 teaspoon SaltPantry
  • 1–2 tablespoons (optional) Salsa or soy saucePantry

Do this

  1. 1Use rice that is already cooked and cold. Fresh hot rice turns to mush. If you only have hot rice, spread it on a plate for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Heat a skillet on medium-high. Add oil. Add frozen vegetables. Cook 3 minutes, stirring, until they are hot and any ice is gone.
  3. 3Push vegetables to the side. Crack eggs into the empty side. Scramble them with the spatula for about 45 seconds.
  4. 4Add the rice. Break up clumps. Stir everything together. Cook 3–4 minutes until some rice gets a little toasty.
  5. 5Add salt. Taste. Add salsa or soy sauce if you have it. Eat from the pan if you must — we have been there.

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