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Fried Rice

Source: Food Hero, Adapted from Easy Fried Rice Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-04-19.

This delicious rice dish is packed with protein, veggies, and whole grain goodness.

Makes
4 servings
Serving size
1/4 of recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 3 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked (or white rice)
  • 1 cup chicken breast, ham or pork, cooked (and chopped)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables, cooked (and chopped)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • soy sauce or hot sauce (optional, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat pan. Add 1 teaspoon of oil. Add eggs and scramble.
  3. Remove cooked eggs and set aside.
  4. Add the rest of oil (2 teaspoons) to pan. Stir fry rice, breaking up lumps by pressing rice against pan.
  5. Add cooked meat and/or vegetables. Stir fry until heated.
  6. Add green onions, reserved eggs and sauce to taste. Serve hot.
  7. Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

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