VEGGIE FRIED RICE

Lately I’ve really been embracing the “cook once, eat twice” motto – basically you cook enough food the first night to use all or some of the components in the second night’s dinner. It’s been a major time saver! This veggie fried rice is the very best way to take your leftovers and turn them into something special. I pair this vegetarian fried rice for a complete meal that my family absolutely loves!

I pair these dumplings with veggie fried rice for a fun and delicious meal that’s ready in no time.  The dumplings also pair perfectly . The best part about this vegetarian fried rice is that it actually works perfectly to re-purpose leftovers into a flavorful dish. I use leftover cooked rice, along with odds and ends of vegetables that I have on hand. In this version I used onions, carrots, red bell peppers and peas, but feel free to use what you have. Other great veggie additions would be broccoli, mushrooms or even celery. The veggies are combined with the rice, scrambled eggs and seasonings for an easy side dish that goes perfectly with the dumplings.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups of cooked white or brown rice leftover rice is perfect!
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: sliced green onions for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the red bell pepper; cook 2-3 minutes more. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan, place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the rice, reserved cooked veggies and frozen peas to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined and warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add more soy sauce if desired.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with sliced green onions if desired

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