Simple Crab Fried Rice

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shrimp is lower in calories, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative, while egg substitutes can be cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in diced carrots and peas; cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Add cooked rice; break apart clumps and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Push rice to one side of the skillet; crack an egg into the empty space and scramble until cooked.

Combine the egg with the rice; add crab meat and mix gently to combine.

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice; stir to evenly coat.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; mix in chopped green onions.

Squeeze lime juice over the rice and toss to combine.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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