spring green fried rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Fried rice is so yummy. I could make a meal out of it--forget about the main dish. This one is vegetarian and full of beautiful spring greens. Recipe & photo: Better Homes & Gardens

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For spring green fried rice

  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 tsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    minced fresh ginger
  • 2 c
    shredded green cabbage
  • 3/4 c
    shelled frozen edamame, thawed
  • 1/2 c
    frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 c
    cooked brown rice, chilled
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    sliced green onions
  • crushed red pepper (optional)

How To Make spring green fried rice

  • 1
    In a small bowl beat eggs and 1 tsp. soy sauce; set aside. In a wok or large skillet heat toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add egg mixture; stir gently until set. Remove egg; cool slightly. Using your hands, roll the cooked egg into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the egg into strips; set aside.
  • 2
    In the same skillet heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds. Add cabbage; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add edamame and peas; cook for 2 minutes. Add rice and 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until heated through. Add egg mixture and green onion; cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated through. Top with crushed red pepper, if desired.
  • 3
    Note: I like to sprinkle more soy sauce on my own serving, which is optional.
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