15-Minute Fried Rice
When you need dinner on the table fast this 15-minute fried rice will deliver every time. It's super easy AND delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup asparagus, cut in small pieces
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 8.8 ounce bag Uncle Bens rice pilaf with orzo pasta or 2 cups leftover cold rice- if using leftover rice see recipe notes below for seasonings
- 1 leftover pork chop or chicken breast chopped in small cubes, about 1 cup of meat
- 1 egg, whisked smooth
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 4 green onions sliced thin, divided
- toasted sesame seeds optional
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok to medium-high heat and add oils, celery, asparagus, half the green onions and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes then stir in cabbage. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add package of rice and cook until rice is toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Add cubed meat and stir to combine.
- Move veggies to the side of the pan leaving a hole in the center. Add egg and scramble until cooked through. Incorporate the rest of the ingredients with the scrambled egg and stir in soy sauce.
- Top rice with additional green onion, toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
Notes
If using plain leftover rice you'll want to make sure and season the dish with salt and pepper to taste and any other seasonings you like. Ground Ginger and Garlic powder add great flavor. Season to taste.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.