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Easy Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna fried rice is a savory and satisfying dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with tuna, vegetables, and a flavorful combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen chopped carrots and peas
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 2.5 oz containers of spicy sweet chili tuna drained
- 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce optional
Garnish
- sesame seeds
- green onion
Instructions
- The day before you cook the fried rice, prepare the jasmine rice. In a sauce pan bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Once boiling add jasmine rice. Cook covered according to the package directions and let cool. Store in the fridge overnight.
- In a large skillet heat cooking oil and sesame oil over medium high heat. Once heated add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion has started to soften and become translucent.
- Add frozen vegetables to the large frying skillet and cook then cook for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooled and cooked jasmine rice to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Pan fry until the oil has been absorbed about 1-2 minutes. If you have excess moisture from the frozen vegetables, increase heat a little bit. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- Add tuna, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine and cook for an aditional 3-4 minutes until the rice is well seasoned. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
1038mg
(43%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3343IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1038mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3343IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.