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Veggie Fried Rice

Veggie Fried Rice

Better than takeout: day-old rice stir-fried with peas, carrots, edamame and green onions in a savory garlic ginger sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice chilled
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook 3 minutes.
  2. Add the peas, edamame, garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes more.
  3. Add the cold rice, spread it out and let it crisp for 2 minutes before stirring. Repeat a few times.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then top with green onions.

Notes

Use any vegetables you have, like broccoli, corn or bell pepper.