Shortcut Fried Rice

Shortcut Fried Rice recipe is full of color, nutrients, and flavor.

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5 from 8 votes

Shortcut Fried Rice is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's so much cheaper, tastier and healthier than take-out!

Course any meal, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword minute rice, rice, vegetables

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 5

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

3 tablespoon butter
2 large eggs whisked
10- ounces frozen mixed vegetables* I used Bird's Eye carrots, corn, peas, & green beans
3 cloves or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
4 cups cooked rice cold
2 green onions thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce optional
½ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Microwave vegetables according to packages directions.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until melted.
Add rice and stir until hot.
Add additional 1 tablespoon butter and vegetables, stir.
Add remaining 1 and 1/2 tablespoon butter, when melted add whisked egg. Stir until egg is cooked.
Add green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir.
Add the sesame oil, stir to combine. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

*You can substitute 1/2 cup each of fresh corn, carrots, peas, and green beans. Add vegetables to melted butter and saute 5 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed.Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission that includes copying the ingredient list or entire recipe and posting in the comments on Pinterest for Facebook. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe.

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