Low Sodium Thai Fried Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Low Sodium Thai Fried Rice! Bursting with bold flavors from fresh garlic, ginger, lime juice, and low sodium soy sauce, this dish delivers all the savory-sweet goodness of traditional Thai fried rice with less salt. Crafted with fluffy jasmine rice, crisp diced carrots, tender peas, and protein-packed scrambled eggs, this one-pan recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. Top it off with green onions, fresh cilantro, and crunchy roasted cashews for added texture and a refreshing finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and customizable vegetarian-friendly dish is perfect as a quick main course or a delicious side. Say goodbye to takeout and enjoy a healthier, homemade taste of Thailand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 piece onion (medium, diced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 quarter cup unsalted roasted cashews (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients before starting to cook. Dice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, ginger, and diced onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until aromatic and the onion is softened.
Add the diced carrot and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble them until fully cooked. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
Add the cooked jasmine rice into the skillet or wok. Break up any clumps and stir to combine with the vegetables and eggs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce and lime juice. Pour this mixture over the rice and stir to ensure even coating.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and absorb the sauce. If adding cashews, stir them in now.
Remove the fried rice from heat. Garnish with fresh green onions and cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Low Sodium Thai Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1355 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.0 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1749 mg | 37% | |
*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.
