Kids remix leftovers into a full, filling meal with this Nourish PA for Kids recipe. Using the microwave for safe, easy cooking, scramble eggs and mix with leftover rice, vegetables, chicken and soy sauce. It’s a healthy, complete dish that kids will love filled with protein, vitamins and carbohydrates.
Garnish the rice with sesame seeds, green onions or a drizzle of sesame oil if desired!
Microwave Egg Fried Rice
| Yield |
|---|
| Serves 1 |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 4 min | 14 min |
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup cooked leftover rice
- 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots, or other mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or chopped lunch meat
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Method
- Microwave beaten egg in a large microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave for another 15-30 seconds, or until fully scrambled. Remove from the bowl and set aside.
- Add the rice, peas and carrots, chicken, and soy sauce to the bowl, and stir to combine.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Return eggs to bowl, stir, and continue microwaving another 30-60 seconds, until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm.
- Photo and recipe: Dish Works
