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10 Minute Veggie Fried Rice

Ten minutes and six ingredients is all you need for this fresh, delicious veggie fried rice that's MUCH healthier than take-out!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 rib celery halved and thinly sliced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice white or brown is fine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Saute zucchini, carrot, and celery in olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a large heavy skillet until starting to brown (about 5 minutes). Season with pepper and just a little salt.
  2. Meanwhile, scramble eggs in a small bowl.
  3. Add eggs to veggies and stir until cooked like scrambled eggs.
  4. Add cooked rice (1.5 cups) and soy sauce (2 tablespoons) to the skillet; stir until heated through and coated.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with soft tofu (or omit them).
  • Add meat, more eggs, or shelled edamame to make a complete protein filled meal!
  • Don't have zucchini? No problem. You can omit it, or you can substitute it with another veggie you like.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 557mg (23%) Potassium 273mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2809IU (56%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 273mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2809IU 56%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.