✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟓-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐲-𝐁𝐮𝐭-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚

Got leftover rice staring at you from the fridge? Don’t toss it! This quick, colorful fried rice takes whatever veggies you have on hand and turns them into a flavor-packed lunch or dinner in under 20 minutes. It’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for busy weekdays when you want something easy but crave a little wow. Bonus: only one pan to clean!

ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕡𝕖👇🏽

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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 2 cups leftover cooked white rice

• 1–2 tsp oil + 1 tsp butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1–2 carrots, chopped

• 2–3 scallions, chopped (plus extra for topping)

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 1 small zucchini, chopped into small pieces

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2–3 tsp soy sauce

• Sesame seeds, for topping

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Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and scallions. Cook until slightly softened.

2. Add frozen peas and cook 2–3 minutes. Then stir in zucchini, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until zucchini is tender.

3. Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set, then mix with the veggies.

4. Add the leftover rice directly into the pan. Pour soy sauce over the top and stir everything together until heated through.

5. Garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot!

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