Cabbage Fried Rice

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This recipe for cabbage fried rice is a great way to make a batch of fried rice using more cabbage than leftover rice. You only need to prepare a few ingredients; this side dish will be on your table in about 30 minutes.

dark ceramic bowl filled with cabbage fried rice
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 small green pepper, chopped

  • 3 cups shredded cabbage

  • 2 cups leftover cooked white rice

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook and stir eggs in the hot oil until scrambled and set, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer eggs to a plate, clean the pan, and return to medium high heat.

  3. Pour in remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in onions and green peppers and cook for about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.

  4. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, grated ginger, and cooked eggs. Stir until combined and heated thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and top with green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
13g Fat
34g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 785mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 447mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.