Microwave Fried Rice
Kevin Alexander
Kevin Alexander
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279 Calories
41 g Carbs
8 g Protein
9 g Fat
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Servings
3 servings

No need to order out tonight. Turn this delivery food into a healthy meal with this microwave-friendly version of your favorite Chinese food classic. No wok required!

Ingredients

  • 2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tbsp red onion, diced
  • ½ tbsp green onion, chopped
  • 2 egg
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

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  1. Cook instant brown rice in the microwave.
  2. Crack the eggs in a bowl. Add garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Beat it all together, and if you can get it, add a little ginger paste as well.
  3. Pour the cooked rice into a large glass bowl. Top it with frozen peas and carrots and a few tablespoons of chopped red onion.
  4. Place the bowl in the microwave with a paper plate on top, and cook it for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the egg mixture. Stir, and cook for 2 more minutes. Let it cool slightly, then stir.
  6. Protein Boost: Add canned chopped chicken or cooked chopped shrimp to the rice.

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