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Fried Rice

Fried Rice

57 Ratings
57 Ratings
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Fried Rice
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Low-sodium soy sauce and garlic powder create a delicious flavor for this brown rice, vegetable, and chicken dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 carrot (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
  • 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup cooked bite-size pieces of chicken

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add rice and stir for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in carrot, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove mixture from pan.
  6. Pour eggs into pan and scramble.
  7. Put vegetable mix and rice back in the pan and mix with scrambled eggs.
  8. Add chicken and cook until hot.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers.
Source:

Colorado State University and University of California at Davis. Eating Smart Being Active Recipes.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 215
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 33 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 244 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 215
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 10 mg
Cholesterol 71 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 33 mg
Potassium 244 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Copper 144 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 58 mg
Phosphorus 174 mg
Selenium 20 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 114 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 25 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 71 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces

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