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Colorful vegetable fried rice in an oval serving dish

Summer Vegetable Fried Rice

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Easy fried rice with summer vegetables like zucchini, carrots, peppers and peas.
Course Side dishes
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 115
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • cup (35 grams) sweet peppers, chopped
  • cup (68 grams) zucchini/courgette, chopped small
  • cup (32 grams) carrots, chopped into small matchsticks
  • cup (53 grams) fresh peas
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, beaten
  • 2 cups (280 grams) cooked rice, cold
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 green/spring onions chopped

Instructions

  • To a heavy skillet, add the 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers and squash, cook for 5 minutes stirring often. Stir in the carrots, peas and garlic cook 1 minute. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon oil  to the pan and turn the heat up to high. Add the rice and press in an even layer. Brown the rice slightly in the oil, stirring to mix with the oil.
  • Make a well in the center by pushing the rice to the edge of the pan and add the beaten egg. As it starts to set, fold in the rice and mix to break up the egg. Add the vegetables and soy sauce, stir to combine well. Serve immediately garnished with green onions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g