Simple. Savory. Structured.
This fried rice is designed to support your food addiction recovery, not cravings. No sugar, no sauces with hidden sweeteners, no thickeners, and no “just a little bit” ingredients that quietly hijack appetite and queue the obsession cycle.
This is a use-what-you-have meal that brings warmth, nourishment, and stability to your plate.
This recipe comes together quickly, and is especially helpful when you need to use up the remaining bits of proteins and veggies left over in the fridge!
Leftovers Fried Rice
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
A simple, savory fried rice made with clean ingredients, no sugar, and no thickeners. A one pot, recovery friendly whole meal designed to support your abstinence.
Ingredient measurements are open to what you have on hand. Measure your portions for starch, veggies, and proteins with what leftovers you have in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 3 oz leftover, cold brown rice (cooked)
- 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
- water or broth, as needed to prevent sticking
- 4 oz leftover protein of your choice, cubed or chopped
- 1 oz scallions or onions, chopped
- 1 oz carrots, chopped or shredded
- 5 oz any leftover veggies you have on hand – broccoli, zucchini, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, cabbage, greens – whatever you like, cooked or raw, chopped
- 1–2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large knob fresh ginger, minced
- 1–2 Tbsp tamari sauce, low sodium
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- Hot chili flakes, or Sambal Oelek chili paste, to taste for spiciness (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick wok or skillet over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add harder, raw veggies like onions, carrots, brussels sprouts, etc. Cook until just beginning to brighten. Add any remaining cooked veggies, and garlic and ginger, and continue to stir and cook until warmed.
- Add the leftover protein, cubed, to the pan, and continue to stir until warmed.
- Add in the cold brown rice. Continue to cook and stir until warmed. If rice begins to stick to the pan, add a splash of water or broth, a tablespoon at a time, to prevent sticking.
- When the dish is cooked through, drizzle the tamari sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes or paste, if using, around the outer perimeter of the the pan. Toss to coat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and very forgiving. And, this dish comes together quicker than take out!
- Don’t have enough leftover protein? Add an egg or two to measure up to your desired protein needs.
- Tofu may be substituted for the protein. The tofu from our crispy tofu recipe is a great choice for a vegan friendly meal.
- Make a double recipe and save half for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. Reheats very well!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: starch; whole meal;
- Method: Stove or Grill
- Cuisine: whole meal