All you need is a microwave and a handful of pantry staples.
Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan
Weve always had a thing for fried rice.
It was only $3 to-go from our local hibachi spot, and we took full advantage.
Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan
Now, we bring that core memory to the present day with the help of Trader Joes anda microwave.
It has all the umami flavor we look for, with less oil than restaurant-bought fried rice.
Plus, its ready in just five minutesa perfect busyweeknight meal.
Simply Recipes / Julie and Amy Luxemberg
Simply Recipes / Julie and Amy Luxemberg
Microwave the Vegetable Fried Rice
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Freshen Up
Bright herbs help balance out the salty, savory flavors.
Our favorites are chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
Take It up a Notch
Weloveto add a vinegary vegetable and a homemade sauce to the fried rice.
Addingkimchibrings some complexity to this quick and easy microwave meal.
Chop it up so its evenly distributed within the rice.
For the sauce, make a simple two-ingredient spicy mayo by mixing equal parts sriracha and mayo.
Then drizzle it on top.
Add a scrambled egg to up the protein.
As vegans we add aplant-based eggthat comes frozen and pre-cooked, so we microwave it and chop it up.
Leftover tofu orchickenmakes it an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Good luck, chef.
