Build Your Own Fried Rice

Ready to become a kitchen wizard? This Build Your Own Fried Rice recipe is your ticket to culinary creativity! With just a few simple steps, you’ll transform leftover ingredients into a delicious, customized meal. Don’t stress about following strict rules – this flexible dish welcomes whatever protein, veggies, and grains you have on hand. It’s quick, easy, and endlessly adaptable.

Cooking Tip

Make too much rice yesterday? You can use leftover rice in this easy recipe!

Yield4 servings

Serving size1.5 cups

Perfect forKid-friendly, Quick & easy

Dietary preferencesDairy Free

Ingredients

Protein- peeled shrimp, chopped chicken breast, chopped ham, lean ground beef or turkey, cubed tofu, eggs.
Vegetables- celery, zucchini, carrots, peas, bell peppers, broccoli or cauliflower, scallions, mushrooms, cabbage, asparagus, green beans.
Grains- brown rice, quinoa, barley or farro, whole wheat couscous.
Topping- roasted peanuts, walnuts, or cashews, chopped mango or pineapple, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, avocado.

2 tbsp oil
Handful of onions, garlic, or shallots, chopped
1 cup protein
1 cup vegetables
2 cups cooked grain

Directions

Heat oil in a big skillet over high heat.
When the oil is hot, turn down the heat to medium, and add a handful of chopped onions/garlic/shallots.
Stir in a cup of your chosen protein.
When the protein is cooked through and firm, add chopped vegetables. Keep stirring.
Add 2 cups of cold cooked whole grain, 1/2 cup of additional toppings, and a few tablespoons of sauce.
Stir everything until all the ingredients are heated through and steaming. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

330Calories

11 Total Fat (g)

2Saturated Fat (g)

80Sodium (mg)

33Carbs (g)

4 Dietary Fiber (g)

24Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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