Skinny Garlic Fried Rice

Name: Skinny Garlic Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 large carrot, shredded; ½ head green cabbage, shredded; 2 cups cooked brown rice, chilled; Salt and black pepper to taste; Lime wedges for serving; Soy sauce for serving

Recipe GLPR580fac8277f185

Asian

Side Dish

10 min

267 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A light and flavorful stir-fried rice loaded with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and crisp vegetables. This quick dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect side dish or light meal.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided

1 yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced

1 large carrot, shredded

½ head green cabbage, shredded

2 cups cooked brown rice, chilled

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lime wedges for serving

Soy sauce for serving

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry until the mixture becomes soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Pour another 1 tablespoon of oil into the pan and add the shredded carrot and cabbage.
Continue stir-frying the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Add the chilled cooked brown rice to the skillet along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Break up any clumps and stir-fry until the rice is heated through and lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Divide the fried rice among serving bowls. Serve immediately with lime wedges and soy sauce on the side.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart—no special trips needed. At roughly $1.20–$1.50 per serving depending on oil choice and whether you use day-old rice, this is genuinely economical. The stated ten minutes is honest if you have cooked rice ready; starting from scratch adds another thirty minutes, which the recipe should acknowledge. It reheats well in a skillet or microwave, and the whole dish requires minimal attention once you've prepped the vegetables, making it solid for weeknight families.

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