Quick & Easy Healthy Fried Rice

A bowl of the healthy fried rice, with a pair of chopsticks sticking out of it

5 from 2 votes

Quick & Easy Healthy Fried Rice

Your weeknight leftovers just got a major upgrade. Not only is my Quick & Easy Healthy Fried Rice and delicious dish for anytime of day, but it's the perfect way to get some extra life out of leftover rice and/or veggies. Plus, this recipe happens to be gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. It truly is the perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Dairy Free, gluten-free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 341kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Equipment

1 Wok I love this wok!

Ingredients

3 Cups Leftover Rice
1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil or substitute other neutral oil
3 Eggs lightly beaten
1 Sausage/Meat stick of choice optional. I recommend a Chomps meat stick, but leave out if vegetarian
1 Tablespoon Butter or Ghee
1 Medium Onion diced
2 Tablespoons Ginger finely grated or chopped
¼ Cup Green Onion chopped
2 Tablespoons Tamari or Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil

Instructions

Start by adding your avocado oil to a saucepan or wok and heat over high heat.
While the pan is heating, crack your eggs into a bowl and beat them together.
Once the oil is very hot, place your eggs into the pan, along with the chopped meat/sausage (if using), and gently scramble. They should sizzle!
Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are done, being sure to use a wooden spoon or spatula to break them up into smaller pieces as they cook.
Once the eggs are done, place them on a plate and set aside.
Next, add your butter or ghee to the pan and then add in your onion and ginger. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Then, add the rice to the pan, along with the eggs and green onion, and mix well.
Add the tamari and sesame oil and stir to coat everything well.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, being sure to push the mixture around quickly so the rice doesnt crisp up too much.
Taste and add more tamari or sesame oil as desired.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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