It saves me on busy weeknights.
Number one on that list isTrader Joes Vegetable Fried Rice.
Theres almostalwaysat least one bag in my freezer, and if there isnt, its on my shopping list.
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The frozen meal takes just five or so minutes to heat uptalk about convenience.
And thats on the stovetop, which is superior to heating in the microwave.
Second, theres quality.
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I love that its not just peas and carrotstheres also leeks, corn, edamame, and bell pepper.
It makes for colorful and tasty fried rice.
Finally, you cannot deny the price.
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Before you initiate the bag, break up the rice with your hands as best you could.
This way it will heat up quickly and evenly.
Also, use a nonstick pan.
The oil will help, but the rice will still want to cement itself to anything other than nonstick.
A little soy sauce and sriracha dont hurt, and neither does chili crisp.
Adding a little toasted sesame oil towards the end of cooking is another easy upgrade.
Crack in an egg and gently scramble it before tossing it into the rest of the mixture.
Alternatively, you could top each bowl with afried egg.
I regularly add a few more veggies because I am a vegetable fiend.
Cubedbaked tofuis a great addition, too.
