Turmeric Fried Rice
This Lemon Turmeric Fried Rice is a great recipe to use leftover rice, sautéed with fresh vegetables, in a bright lemon and turmeric spiced sauce. Save your leftover rice and transform it into a hearty and flavorful meal filled with delicious veggies. This rice makes a great side dish that everyone will love.
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more if needed
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 lemon juiced
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and saute for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add peas, paprika, Sriracha and turmeric and cook for an additional minute, stirring the vegetables so they are coated in the spice.
- Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir well so until rice becomes a warm yellow color. Add lemon juice, stir, and more oil if the rice still seems to dry. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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