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Fast Turkey Fried Rice Cleanup

Got leftover turkey and some veggies hanging out in your fridge? This fried rice is your new best friend! It's the perfect way to use up those odds and ends, and it comes together in about 15 minutes flat. My kids actually cheer when I make this one—seriously!
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 4 cups cooked white rice chilled (day-old works best)
  • 2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the wok. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Toss in frozen vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and starting to crisp slightly.
  5. Add turkey and scrambled eggs back to the wok, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over everything, tossing well to coat. Season with white pepper.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and serve immediately.