A quick fried rice dish I threw together with some leftover vegetables that quickly became a friend and family favourite! It’s fast, easy, healthy, delicious, and light enough to serve with a main dish, yet filling enough to eat alone!
Submitted by
HeyAussie
Published on April 4, 2019
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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
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2 cups water
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1 cup white rice
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried sage
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon lemon zest
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
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1 green bell pepper, minced (Optional)
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1 carrot, minced
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1 stalk celery, minced
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½ small tomato, diced
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1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste (Optional)
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Combine water, rice, oregano, basil, sage, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and lemon zest in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Mix olive oil and vegan margarine in a large pan over medium-low heat. Stir rice into oil mixture and add green bell pepper, carrot, celery, tomato, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir mixture into heated through, about 5 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
The number of servings varies greatly, depending on if you plan to serve this as a side, or as a full meal.
Use red bell pepper or any other vegetables in this recipe, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 612 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 83g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 |
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Calories 612 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 27g |
34% |
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Saturated Fat 5g |
23% |
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Sodium 1034mg |
45% |
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Total Carbohydrate 83g |
30% |
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Dietary Fiber 5g |
16% |
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Total Sugars 4g |
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Protein 8g |
17% |
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Vitamin C 55mg |
61% |
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Calcium 90mg |
7% |
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Iron 5mg |
29% |
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Potassium 477mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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