Best 9 Greens Fried Rice Recipes

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Greens fried rice is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover greens, and it is also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Greens fried rice is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great option for packed lunches. If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is sure to please everyone at your table, then greens fried rice is the perfect dish for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EGG FRIED RICE



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Quick and easy.

Provided by Krista B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ onion, finely chopped
½ cup green beans
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water, salt and soy sauce to a boil. Add rice and stir. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute onions and green beans for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in egg and fry for 2 minutes, scrambling egg while it cooks.
  • Stir in the cooked rice, mix well and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 848.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

FRIED EGGS WITH GARLICKY GREEN RICE



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Fried eggs are a simple vegetarian staple. But set them on top of garlicky kale- and herb-flecked rice, and they form a deeply satisfying supper. This recipe is endlessly customizable: Go with what you have - reheated leftover rice works equally well as a fresh pot - or use any whole grain you have. The secret here is locking flavor into the grains by stirring in garlic herbs while the rice is warm. To finish, be generous with the lime - the acid brings all the flavors up a notch - and play around with your tolerance for garlic and heat. Lastly, don't be afraid to raid your fridge: Avocado or leftover beans would be right at home here, too.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups brown or white basmati or long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large eggs
Black pepper
1/2 small bunch kale, stems removed and leaves finely chopped (about 1 packed cup)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems discarded and leaves finely chopped (about 1 packed cup)
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, stems discarded and leaves finely chopped (about 1 packed cup)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
4 small pink radishes or 1 large watermelon radish, thinly sliced
4 ounces cotija cheese or queso fresco
2 limes, cut in wedges
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook rice with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt according to package instructions. Set aside, covered, to steam.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium in your largest skillet or griddle until glistening. Crack in the eggs and cook until golden-brown around the edges, about 2 minutes. Cover loosely using a lid or aluminum foil and cook until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny but starting to set. (They'll break and mingle with the rice in a beautiful way.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • While the eggs cook, fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then stir in the kale, cilantro and parsley. Add the garlic and jalapeño a little at a time and taste, adding more salt, garlic or jalapeño to your liking.
  • Spoon rice into shallow bowls and top with the fried eggs, radishes, cheese and lime wedges. Serve with your hot sauce of choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 601, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE



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This dish combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the fresh taste of bell peppers, baby peas, and other vegetables.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 ½ cups quick-cooking brown rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup frozen petite peas
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and pepper flakes, to taste. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, green onions and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and mix well. Garnish with peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 731.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

STIR-FRIED BROWN RICE WITH KALE OR FRIZZY MUSTARD GREENS AND TOFU



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I used a beautiful green I'd never seen before called frizzy mustard greens for this quick and easy stir-fry. They look like a cross between frisée and curly kale and have a sharp, mustardy kick. Curly kale makes a fine substitute. Also, you can substitute white rice for the brown.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces curly kale or frizzy mustard greens, or a mix
2 eggs, beaten
Salt to taste
12 ounces tofu, cut in dominoes and dried on paper towels
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Grapeseed, peanut or canola oil
4 cups cooked brown rice (2 cups uncooked)
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • If using kale, stem, wash and coarsely chop. If using frizzy mustard greens, cut away about 1 inch of the stem ends, wash and coarsely chop. Set aside near your wok.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl and season to taste with salt. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then, making sure that the bottom of the wok is covered with oil, carefully pour in the eggs. Cook 30 seconds to a minute, tilting the pan so that the eggs spread out into a thin pancake. Once the pancake is set and beginning to color, flip it over with a metal spatula and allow to cook for 5 seconds. Remove to a cutting board and roll up the pancake. Cut into thin strips and set aside.
  • Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the tofu. Let sit in the pan for about 30 seconds, until it begins to sear, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until it is lightly colored. Push to the sides of the wok and add the remaining oil and the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add the greens and salt to taste. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the greens have wilted. Stir the tofu down from the sides of the wok and add the soy sauce. Stir-fry for a couple of seconds and add the rice. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, scooping up and breaking up the rice, then pressing it into the pan and scooping it up again. Add the egg strips, cilantro and more soy sauce if desired, and stir-fry another 30 seconds to combine. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREENS (FRIED) RICE



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I created this recipe to get more spinach in my diet. It tastes great and you forget you're eating healthy. Prep time includes cooking the rice and chopping the veggies.

Provided by RobinAnn

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked rice (I use long grain boiled in chicken stock)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped fine
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup carrot (chopped fine)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium-hot wok, add oil, garlic and carrots.
  • Saute for 1-2 minutes or until carrots are semi-soft.
  • Add soy sauce and rice to wok.
  • As you fry the rice, add first the peas, then spinach and then the green onion at 1-2 minute intervals.
  • Serve Immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 539.5, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.8

COLLARD GREEN RICE



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It doesn't get more Gullah-Geechie than this dish! You know I've got to have a bowl of rice on the table and the addition of tender greens makes this rice pilaf even better. I like to serve it in my West African Stew or on the side of my Grilled Stuffed Whole Snapper.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup finely chopped collard greens
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, toasting until the rice begins to smell nutty, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and some House Seasoning. Bring it to a boil; cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, garlic and a generous pinch of House Seasoning. Cook until just tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the collards and cook until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Once the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat. Remove the lid and add the onions and collard green mixture. Fluff and stir gently with a fork to combine.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

GREEN FRIED RICE



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The ultimate on-the-go lunch, this fried rice is filled to the brim with healthy greens - but with crispy rice and avocado, it feels like a treat!

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 bunch scallions. (chopped)
1 2 inch piece ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove. (roughly chopped)
2 teaspoons kosher salt. (divided)
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 bunch swiss chard. (stems finely chopped and leaves cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 cups baby kale. (chopped)
1 avocado. (pitted and sliced)
1/2 English cucumber. (peeled and julienned)
Toasted sesame seeds. (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the pan and continue to heat for an additional minute. Add the scallion, ginger, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring often for about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the rice and toss to coat. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan and allow to cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the crispy rice from the bottom of the pan and stir well to distribute.
  • Repeat this step to create layers of crispy, golden brown rice. Add the stems of the swiss chard and repeat that step one more time. Add all of the greens along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully start to stir in the greens. It will get easier as they wilt. Cook until fully wilted and incorporated into the rice about 5 to 8 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Serve topped with sliced avocado, julienned cucumber and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4, Calories 379

SPRING GREEN FRIED RICE & EGGS



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Get all your ingredients ready before you start making this rice, eggs and spring greens dish - once you start cooking it can be on the table in 10 mins

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 eggs , 1 beaten
bunch of spring onions , chopped into 3cm lengths, tops finely sliced to serve
1 green chilli , chopped
2cm chunk of ginger , grated
1 garlic clove , grated
150g spring greens , shredded
250g pouch of ready-cooked rice
1 ½ tbsp soy sauce , plus extra to taste
sesame seeds , toasted, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a splash of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. When hot, crack the eggs in and turn the heat down. This should make the eggs nice and crispy - without burning - while the yolks cook. Use a fish slice to remove, set aside on kitchen paper and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan, then scatter in the chopped spring onions, chilli, ginger and garlic and gently fry until softened, about 2-3 mins. Tip in the beaten egg and leave for 30 seconds until just set, then mash up with a spoon. Tip in the spring greens with a splash of water and cook until wilted. Add the rice and soy sauce and mix everything together, then season and tip into two bowls. Top with the eggs, sliced spring onion and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE WITH EGGS AND GREENS



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You can easily adapt this recipe to vegetables you already have to make a quick, healthy dinner.

Yield serves 4-6 people as an entrée

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups long-grain brown rice
3 cups water
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 large Eggland's Best eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups spinach, chopped into 2-inch-wide pieces, washed well
1 bunch bok choy, about 2 cups, chopped into 2-inch-wide pieces, washed well
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1-inch piece of gingerroot, peeled and finely minced
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium red pepper, julienned into 1 1/2-inch slices
6 scallions, greens cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch slices and whites sliced down the center first then cut the same as the green ends (plus more chopped fine for garnish if desired)
3 small or 2 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices cut on the diagonal
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce, plus more for serving if desired.
Toasted nori sheets for serving, cut into strips with kitchen scissors

Steps:

  • The day before: Cook rice: In a medium pot, bring rice and cold water to boil on high. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Cover pot, turn down heat to lowest setting. Cook 15 minutes. Turn heat off and let sit covered 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. (If you'd like to make this recipe on the same day, prepare rice and refrigerate at least 4 hours before frying.)
  • The day of: Remove rice from refrigerator when beginning to prepare the fried rice. Allow to warm up for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • In a cast-iron or nonstick pan, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil. When pan is hot, add beaten eggs. Scramble eggs by moving a spatula continuously in the pan until eggs come together. Stop when eggs are still slightly wet. Remove eggs from pan and set aside.
  • Make sure all ingredients are clean, chopped, and ready before cooking.
  • In a large pot, put chopped spinach, bok choy, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on medium high heat 10 minutes until greens are cooked but still bright in color. Turn off heat. Add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and stir. Set aside.
  • In a wok, large frying pan, or large saucier pan, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil on high. When the oil is hot, add minced ginger and garlic. Stir. Immediately add carrots. Cook until carrots just begin to soften-about 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on stove top. Add scallions, stir, let cook 15 seconds. Add red pepper, stir, let cook, 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium. Add tamari. Stir to coat the vegetables.
  • Add the rice. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add the cooked egg. Mix. Turn heat to low and cover for 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. Portion out greens and top with fried rice. Garnish with nori strips and/or chopped scallions.
  • To get the best fluffy fried rice use one-day-old cold rice.
  • Putting apple cider vinegar on the greens makes their calcium easier to absorb in addition to aiding digestion.
  • Instead of sesame oil, try coconut oil or peanut oil, which work best at high heats, or use a good-quality vegetable oil.
  • Serving size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 337
  • Fat: 8g (12% calories from fat)
  • Cholesterol: 117mg
  • Sodium: 784mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11g

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Day-old rice works best for fried rice because it's less sticky. If you're using fresh rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely before proceeding.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: This will help the rice and vegetables cook evenly.
  • Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: You want the oil to be shimmering before you add the ingredients.
  • Add the ingredients in the correct order: Start with the aromatics (such as garlic, onion, and ginger), then add the vegetables, protein, and finally the rice.
  • Stir-fry the rice constantly: This will help to prevent it from sticking to the wok or skillet.
  • Season the rice to taste: Add soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, or other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve the rice immediately: Fried rice is best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make perfect fried rice at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fried rice a try.

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