Lovely Leftover Rice Dish
Transform your kitchen leftovers into a quick and flavorful masterpiece with this Lovely Leftover Rice Dish! Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile recipe breathes new life into cooked rice by combining it with vibrant sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, peas, and onions, all infused with aromatic garlic and ginger. A splash of soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil add an irresistible umami flavor, while optional fried eggs turn it into a protein-packed meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a delicious way to minimize food waste and maximize convenience. Garnished with fresh green onions, it's a satisfying one-pan meal that’s as good as it is easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked leftover rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 eggs fried egg (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Toss in the diced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly soften.
Add the frozen peas and stir for a minute to combine.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the leftover rice to the empty space. Let the rice heat up for 2 minutes.
Stir everything together, ensuring the vegetables and rice are evenly mixed.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, sprinkling in the salt and black pepper. Mix well to coat everything with the seasonings.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy in spots.
Turn off the heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
For added protein, top each serving with a fried egg, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Lovely Leftover Rice Dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1236 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
