Summertime Fried Rice

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpea flour

Tofu provides protein and is suitable for vegans.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity and is often more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in green peas and corn, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack in the eggs, scrambling until fully cooked.

Combine the scrambled eggs with the vegetables, mixing well.

Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir to combine.

Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing thoroughly to coat the rice evenly.

Stir in chopped green onions and cilantro, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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