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Snap Pea Fried Rice

Kelly Jensen
Snap Pea 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 tasty and flavorful meal filled with delicious veggies. This rice makes a great side dish that everyone will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more if needed
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, snap peas, and bell pepper and saute for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add sesame oil, 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 rice vinegar, stir, and add more oil if the rice still seems to dry. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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