Edamame Fried Rice

Have you ever felt like you had a bowl of edamame and just couldn’t get enough?

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Fun Fact: Edamame is a green vegetable commonly known as the soybean. It’s rich in carbs, protein, vitamin K, and fiber, which makes it a great addition to the lunch box.

Traditional fried rice uses peas. Here, we’ve replaced them with shelled edamame. Because it’s a great source of protein, this also makes a wonderful vegetarian meal. Feel free to add chicken, beef, or shrimp, if you prefer.

You see, it really isn’t that hard to make a hearty meal that gives your kids the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong! I know many of you are always wondering if you are doing enough for your children’s diet; at least with MOMables, you can know you are for sure!

I made the recipe using Tamari—gluten-free soy sauce—but feel free to use regular soy sauce if you do not need it to be gluten-free.

Here at MOMables, we like to keep things simple. If you follow our easy steps about how to freeze rice, this meal can be prepared in a matter of minutes for dinner and leftovers served up for lunch the next day.

We like simple. Just like our menu plans!

Edamame Fried Rice

• Author: MOMables.com
• Prep Time: 8 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 18 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stove-top
• Cuisine: Asian
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• ½ tablespoon garlic powder, or 3 or 4 minced fresh garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 cup diced carrots
• ⅔ cup organic frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 3 ½ to 4 cups cooked rice, cold
• ¼ cup Tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
3. Add the ginger and garlic, and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the scallions and carrots, and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the edamame, rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using), stirring constantly to evenly distribute the ingredients. (Use the back of a fork to break up the rice if it is sticking in chunks.)
6. Once all the ingredients are heated, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Inspired by: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/edamame-fried-rice_n_1058186.html

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 353
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 1030.1 mg
• Fat: 11.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.4 g
• Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg