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Fried Rice

Fried Rice

251 Ratings
251 Ratings
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plate of Fried Rice
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Add some protein and grains to your dinner with this yummy rice dish. Use brown rice for extra fiber.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil of choice (or margarine)
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped or grated
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 4 egg whites, beaten
  • 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook rice, minced onion, and carrots in oil, stirring often until lightly browned.
  3. Slowly add water. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs in bowl. Stir in milk, peas, and soy sauce. Pour over hot rice mixture in fry pan.
  5. Cook on medium heat. As mixture begins to thicken, gently draw a spatula across bottom and sides of pan. This allows egg mixture to cook. Continue until eggs are firm.

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Source:

Adapted from Flavorful Fried Rice, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service 
Family Living Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 237
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 124 mg
Sodium 292 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 53 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 219 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 237
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 19 mg
Cholesterol 124 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 53 mg
Potassium 219 mg
Sodium 292 mg
Copper 131 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 145 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 153 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 117 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 108 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces

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Pretty good dish. I added some 5 spice seasoning and some ground ginger.

05/24/22
A little bland, I added 1 tsp ground ginger and 1 tsp of garlic and increased the soy sauce to 4 tbs.
04/06/09
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