[NEW] Egg Fried Rice

Refrigerate your rice before you get to work frying up this dish: starting with cold grains is important for preventing the dish from turning to mush. If you have Chinese 5 spice, give it a try for a classic flavor.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 5 c. brown rice, cooked and cooled} 5 lg. eggs, divided 2 T. water 1/4 t. paprika 1/4 t. turmeric 3 T. olive oil, divided
  • 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 c. frozen peas 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. black pepper 2 scallions, chopped

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Instructions

Use a fork to fluff rice and break grains apart.Beat 3 eggs in one bowl. Beat the other 2 eggs in another bowl with tablespoons water, paprika and turmeric.Heat 2 T. oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the first 3 eggs and scramble them. Remove from the wok and set aside.Turn the heat up to high and add remaining oil. Add the onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, breaking up any remaining clumps as you stir. Pour the remaining eggs over the rice and stir-fry until all of the rice grains are coated in egg.Add the peas and stir fry continuously for another minute. Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry until warm. If the rice is a little dry, you can use water to moisten it as needed.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 411 g
Amount per serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.3g 23%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 232.5mg 78%
Sodium 404.9mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 65.6g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6.65g 25%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15.3g
Vitamin D 1.3mcg 6%
Calcium 82.2mg 6%
Iron 3.2mg 15%
Potassium 450.1mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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