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Microwave Fried Rice Recipe
This microwave fried rice recipe is the perfect way to transform leftover rice into something special! Soft, fluffy, and ready in minutes -- it's a great easy side dish to make on busy evenings!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice leftover cooked rice
- 1/4 cup peas frozen
- 1/4 cup carrot diced
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg scrambled
Instructions
- Add rice to microwave safe bowl with peas and carrots. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, seasonings, and sugar to bowl and stir to mix.
- Make a small indentation or bowl in the middle of the rice. Pour scrambled egg into this indentation.
- Microwave for 5 minutes, covering with a microwave-safe lid. Leave the lid slightly cracked so some steam can escape during cooking.
- Remove dish from microwave, taking care, as the dish may be hot. Stir everything together, re-cover, and allow to steam on counter for 1 minute.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
188mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1465IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1465IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.