Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Here is an easy way to use up leftover rice.  I always make a big batch of rice because JK likes it for lunches, and I also like to use the leftovers in soups or other dishes.  The veggies in this dish are usually those that you may have on hand at any given time.  Enjoy!



Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 head of green cabbage, chopped small
3 carrots, chopped very small
4 stalks of celery, chopped small
2 green onions, sliced thin
2 to 3 cups of leftover rice
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce or another favorite sauce; this time I used: OrganicVille Island Teriyaki sauce, which is also gluten-free

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.  Add all the veggies and cook for five minutes or so, until fork tender.  Add the rice, and stir well, breaking up any clumped up, cold chunks.  Cook for another five minutes or so, until the rice is heated through.  Don't stir constantly, but let it sit for a minute or so to slightly crisp and brown, and then stir.  Once well heated, add the sauce and stir.  Cook for another minute or so, and then it's ready to serve.  Very tasty.  Feeds five hungry vegans.

12 comments:

  1. Hi Blessed Mama! This sounds so simple and looks absolutely delicious. Is this brown rice? I bet it could be used with any type, right?

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  2. Ingrid, good question. This is actually Jasmine rice, but you're right, any rice would work here.

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  3. It was wonderful to see you at my new blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

    I closed TCWIM blog--just too much work to do both.

    The fried rice looks good! :D

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  4. Fried rice made with leftover rice is actually tastier than when made with freshly boiled rice. Fried rice is one of my favourite quick dishes, so versatile! Yummy!

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  5. This is a great way to use up leftover rice! I always make too much, and leftover rice isn't that appetizing straight out of the fridge. Looks scrummy!

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  6. I love fried rice. I don't know what it is about it, but it's such comfort food!

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  7. Super Earthling, your new blog is a hoot. I'm looking forward to more of your musings.

    Lovlie, I agree. Leftover rice cooks up differently than freshly prepared rice, I think.

    Rose, the only one who likes it straight out of the fridge is little JK - with soy sauce, of course.

    Joey, I agree. Hey, I can't comment anymore on your site! Help?

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  8. Fried rice is always so good! I love that you use sesame oil, too. It gives it such a great flavor.

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  9. I have to buy sesame oil! It must change everything!

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  10. Molly, I like fried rice, and this is so easy to make. The sesame oil adds just a bit of nice flavor to the dish.

    FF, World peace, worldwide veganism, space exploration, and more - all because of sesame oil!

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  11. I haven't had Fried Rice in many years. This is a great idea.

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  12. Thanks for sharing. I saved. This is definitely a meal that I can prepare without any problems, whatsoever.

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