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Simple Bell Pepper Fried Rice – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple Bell Pepper Fried Rice

A quick and delicious recipe for busy weeknights, transforming leftover rice into a vibrant, savory dish bursting with the sweetness of colorful bell peppers. It's proof that you don't need a long list of ingredients or complicated steps to create something truly comforting and d
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) neutral oil, like peanut or grapeseed
  • 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) bell pepper strips, preferably a mix of red and yellow
  • 3 to 4 cups / 550 to 750 g (26.5 oz) cooked and chilled long-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Fried Rice
  • For the best texture, use day-old, cold rice. Chilled rice is drier and less likely to clump together, resulting in perfectly separated grains.
  • Ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the . A high heat gives the peppers and rice a delicious seared flavor, known as 'wok hei'.
  • Feel free to add more! Toss in some frozen peas, corn, edamame, or scrambled tofu in the last few minutes of cooking for extra protein and nutrients.

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the bell pepper strips, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and increase the heat to high.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and begin to brown at the edges.
  4. Add the chilled rice to the skillet. Use your hands or a spatula to break up any large clumps.
  5. Stir-fry for about 10 minutes, continuing to stir, until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
  6. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice.
  7. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're doubling the recipe, cook in two batches to ensure the rice fries properly rather than steams.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 18g

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