Is fried rice healthy?

Homemade fried rice is packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which makes it a great option to use in recipes as opposed to plain, white rice. The key is making it yourself so you control the ingredients.

How many calories are in a bowl of homemade fried rice?

There are approximately 209 calories in a one cup bowl of healthy homemade fried rice. Making this a perfect addition to your Weight Watchers meal plan.

How much fat is in a bowl of homemade fried rice?

There are 6.5 grams of fat in a one cup bowl of homemade veggie fried rice. Perfect for a low fat diet plan.

Can you freeze leftover fried rice?

Yes you can freeze your leftovers. Just like cooked rice, it's important to first cool fried rice as quickly as possible in the fridge. Then, transfer fried rice to freezer bags in portion sizes you will later need and expel as much air as possible. Flatten and label the bags and keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Best Healthy Fried Rice Recipe for Weight Loss

Name: Best Healthy Fried Rice Recipe for Weight Loss
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Cooking Spray; 2 Eggs Beaten; 1 Cup of Shredded Carrots; 1 Cup of Un Cooked Diced Fresh Scallions; 3 Cups of Cooked White Rice; 1/2 Cup of Frozen thawed Green Peas; 1/4 Cup of Coconut Aminos; 2 Tablespoons of Sesame Oil

Description

This veggie packed meal is hands down the best healthy fried rice recipe for weight loss. Hosting a combination of finely shredded organic carrots, peas and fresh scallions for flavor and nutrition.

A super easy mid week meal using pre cooked white rice, allowing it to come together in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Cooking Spray
2 Eggs Beaten
1 cup of Shredded Carrots
1 cup of Un Cooked Diced Fresh Scallions
3 cups of Cooked White Rice
1/2 cup of Frozen thawed Green Peas
1/4 cup of Coconut Aminos
2 Tablespoons of Sesame Oil

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Instructions

Pre Cook- Make a batch of white rice. You need 3 cups for this recipe. I like to make a little extra in my rice cooker. For 4 cups of white rice you need 1 1/2 cups of white rice and 2 cups of water. You need pre cooked white rice for this recipe.
Scramble - Coat a large non stick skillet or wok with cooking spray - heat pan over medium heat and add in 2 eggs beaten, cook into scrambled eggs for about 2 minutes. Then remove from pan and set aside.
Sauté - Add about 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to your pan and add in your shredded carrots and fresh chopped scallions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Mix - Add in your pre cooked white rice and peas to your carrot mixture along with a couple of splashes of the coconut aminos and your scrambled eggs. Mix together well and continue cooking over heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve - Serve with some extra chopped scallions and sesame seeds on top.

Notes

Try adding more protein to your fried rice with fresh shrimp, chicken, chorizo or even pulled pork.
For an easy spicy fried rice add a dash of chili powder.
For a vegan fried rice just leave out the eggs.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 209
Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 102.2 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Carbohydrates: 31.8 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg