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Microwave Fried Rice

Microwave Fried Rice
Merrill Powers from Spearville, Kansas uses her microwave to fix this full-flavored side dish. Since most any leftover meat, poultry or seafood can be added to the rice, it's versatile as well.
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon beef or chicken bouillon granules
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-1/4 cups chopped cooked ham, pork or shrimp, optional
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the oil, onions, carrot and
  • garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until
  • vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in water, rice and bouillon. Cover and cook on high for 9-12
  • minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring
  • once. Stir in peas, soy sauce and ham if desired. Cover and let
  • stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, beat the eggs. Cover and
  • heat on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until firm. Cut into small
  • pieces; stir into rice mixture. Serve immediately. Yield: 4
  • servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 278 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 1,122 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.
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