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This Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a healthier version of the traditional takeout side. It is the perfect pairing to my Spicy Honey Chicken recipe. You can find it HERE. It would also pair well with a teriyaki style meatball or any type of chicken or shrimp dish.
Fried rice makeover
I love a good fried rice! To make this version a little healthier, I used a low sodium soy sauce and didn’t add any extra salt. The addition of a little rice wine vinegar and sesame oil is all the balance and flavor you will need.
The best way to make sure you always have extra vegetables on hand is to keep bags of frozen veggies in your freezer. When it comes to fried rice, I always start with onion, usually add a shredded large carrot and frozen peas. I love this combination!
Feel free to use a bag of mixed vegetables in place of this if you need to. Experiment with a few different vegetable combinations and find what you like.
Easy recipe swaps
Traditional fried rice is made with white rice and the additional of some eggs. I swapped out white rice for a whole grain brown rice in this recipe. I also made sure to use Large Organic Eggs instead of the Regular Conventional Eggs. In addition to a better tasting egg, these are just a healthier choice. You can see the difference when you crack one of each egg open and compare. The conventional ones are not as bright yellow and full of vitamins.
The choice is up to you when it comes to buying Organic items, but I personally am willing to spend a little more for healthier food. Not only that but Organic is the only thing that is heavily regulated in the United States. Words like “All Natural” are not, meaning they can put it on any package and it doesn’t mean it actually is all natural. So, now when I’m grocery shopping, Organic is the main word I search for.
HEALTHIER takeout
I always love to give you a little extra health information with these recipes. I am no expert! But I am always learning new things that I feel are beneficial to share. Educating yourself about the food you eat is part of living a healthy lifestyle.
I hope you enjoy making this Vegetable Fried Rice and also check out my Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe to pair it with. You can find it HERE. You won’t miss your traditional takeout when you find out you can make a healthier version at home. This means you can not only make it more often, but your body won’t feel yucky the next day either.
Let me know in the comments how you liked this recipe and any variations you tried. I love learning new ideas!
Vegetable Fried Rice
This is a family favorite paired with my Spicy Honey Chicken! So healthy and easy to make. This recipe is a perfect side for any takeout style meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 tsp Low-sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Cups Brown rice (1 Boil-in-a-bag), cooked
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Dried Ginger powder
- 1/2 Small Red or yellow onion, diced
- 1 Large Carrot, shredded
- 1/2 Cup Frozen peas
- 2 Tbsp Low-sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
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In a wok or large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Meanwhile, whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 tsp soy sauce in a small bowl. Add eggs to pan. Let sit and cook without stirring until almost set then lightly stir or fold the eggs until finished. Remove eggs and cut up into small pieces on a small plate.
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Add another tbsp of oil to your pan. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until onions are slightly softened. Add shredded carrots and peas and cook for a few minutes.
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Add cooked rice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until coated and cook 1-2 more minutes. Add in egg and stir. Cook until everything is warm together.
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Serve along side main dish. Top with sliced scallions (green onions) if desired.
