Griddle-Fried Rice & Veggie Bowl Introducing a delicious Griddle-Fried Rice & Veggie Bowl that is sure to become a family favorite – customizable with a mix of flavors, simple to prepare, and an all-around delightful meal.
For a classic style, choose Griddle-Fried Rice and
#Griddle-Grilled Vegetables
for a slightly different flavor, choose Coconut Curried Rice and Griddle-Seared Broccoli, and for a spicy kick, try Chile Lime Fried Rice and Griddle-Grilled Red & Green Peppers.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
– 2 tablespoons cooking oil
– 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 celery stalk, chopped
– 1 carrot, shredded
– 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
– 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup vegetable broth
– 1/4 cup sodium-free soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 teaspoon grated ginger
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil
– 1/4 cup sliced scallions
– 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
1. Preheat a large griddle over medium heat.
2. Add the cooking oil to the griddle and heat for 1 minute.
3. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and bell pepper to the griddle and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and the cooked rice to the griddle and stir to combine.
5. Add the soy sauce and sugar, then season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked.
6. Add the peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
8. Pour the mixture over the rice and vegetables on the griddle and stir to combine.
9. Cook the rice and vegetables for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often.
10. Drizzle the sesame oil over the griddle-fried rice and vegetables and sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds.
11. Serve immediately.
A helpful hack for quick and easy meal prep with this style of dish is to make a large batch of Griddle-Fried Rice and then store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. This makes for a tasty and simple meal anytime!
Additional tips and suggestions:
– For a vegan or vegetarian option, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
– You can serve the Griddle-Fried Rice & Veggie Bowl with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad for a complete meal.
– For extra flavor, try adding your favorite herbs and spices such as cumin, oregano, or chili powder.
– If you’d like to make the dish spicier, add some diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
– To add protein to the dish, try adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or eggs.