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12) Egg Fried Rice with Leftover Veggies

Cold rice from the night before is the main ingredient here, and not in a settling-for-leftovers way. Day-old rice fries better than fresh because it's drier, which means you get that light, slightly crispy texture instead of a clump.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked cold rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mixed leftover veggies chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add veggies and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
  3. Push veggies to the side, crack eggs into the pan, and scramble quickly.
  4. Add rice and soy sauce, then stir everything together for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Fold in green onion, taste, and add salt or pepper if needed.