Better than take-out by a long shot, my clean-out-the-fridge fried rice recipe is the bomb.
I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and to-the-point, because I know you’re busy. We’re moms, and we need quick and easy recipes that we can throw together at the last minute, right?
As much as I make it a priority to meal plan, there are often days where I rely on last-minute, stand-by recipes that I know I have the ingredients for.
Bonus–I can use up ingredients in my fridge that are on their way out. Enter: Clean-Out-The-Fridge Weeknight Fried Rice, a delicious, nutritious, one-pan meal that the whole family will love.
Better than take-out by a long shot!
Clean-Out-The-Fridge Fried Rice
Clean-Out-The-Fridge Weeknight Fried Rice, a delicious, nutritious, one-pan meal that the whole family will love. Better than take-out by a long shot!
Ingredients
- Leftover cooked meat, chicken fish or seafood (about 8-10 oz total ie. one pork tenderloin or 2 chicken breast)
- 3 cups leftover brown or white basmati rice
- 2 cups chopped fresh veggies
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, veggies, peas and sauté until tender-crisp (a few minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, move veggies to one side of pan and add whisked egg. Cook until eggs are scrambled.
- Add rice, meat/chicken/seafood and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and combine, sautéing for another few minutes. Allow a few minutes to cool and serve!
For more tasty (and easy!) recipes, check out my Facebook page, where I post daily nutrition tips and meal ideas!
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Everyone’s breakfast routine is different, but it’s important to honor your hunger and take the time to sit down and eat in the morning - seems simple, doesn’t it?! But it can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling a million tasks and to-dos–I get it!
To make your life easier, I’ve partnered with @naturesbakery to share some easy go-to breakfasts:
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2. 3-Ingredient Pancakes: You can find the recipe on my blog! I add dairy-free yogurt, chopped fruit and fig bars and enjoy!
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Recipe for overnight banana chia oats:
To a glass/mason jar or container add:
* ½ cup rolled oats
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* ½ ripe banana mashed
* 1 cup of oat or almond milk
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As a dietitian and mom, I’m all about recipes that are quick, affordable, nourishing, and of course, delicious. That’s why I’ve teamed up with my friends at L’Ancêtre Cheese to bring you my Homemade One-Pot Hamburger Helper—perfect for weeknight dinners and makes awesome leftovers for lunchboxes too!
What I love most? You can toss everything—beef, pasta, veggies—into one pot, saving time and dishes! Plus, @ancetrecheese , made locally here in Canada from pasture-fed cows, adds that perfect cheesy touch. It’s organic, sustainably produced, and absolutely delicious. 🧀
What you need:
* 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
* 4 cups uncooked whole grain, regular or gluten-free pasta noodles (like rotini or macaroni)
* ½ yellow onion, diced
* 2 cups veggies of choice, diced (eg. mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower etc.)
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp pepper
* 1.5 cups milk of choice
* 1.5 cups chicken broth
* 1-680 mL jar tomato pasta sauce
* 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
* Tsp red pepper flakes
* 3 cups L’Ancêtre’s Marbled Mild Cheddar
Put it all together:
1. Cook beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, then drain. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until veggies are tender-crisp.
2. Mix in milk, broth, tomato sauce, and uncooked macaroni. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring often. Adjust liquid as needed.
3. Remove from heat, stir in frozen peas and 1 cup of cheese until melted. Transfer to a casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 375°F for 5-10 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
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Comments
Rose Martine says
You are AMAZING! Thank you thank you thank you so much for this. I was considering doing the same thing and you’ve just made the task a lot less daunting.