Michael and Savanah were winners of our Halloween-themed 'Don't Be Afraid of Your Leftovers' school competition in partnership with Scottish Business in the Community and Good Family Food.
Rainbow fried rice
Rainbow fried rice
This stir fry is a quick and easy way to use up a host of leftover veggies, in an interesting and flavoursome way.
By Hailey Thomson, Your Health Angel
Serves 2
Prep/Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Ingredients
Vegetables of your choice - peppers, red onion, mushrooms, green beans and spinach
200g cooked chicken, or any meat of your choice
1 egg
2 inch cube finely chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
400g cooked brown rice
1 chilli (optional)
Small handful roasted cashews (optional)
Perfect portions
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Melt the coconut oil in a wok and fry the ginger, garlic, chilli (if using) and vegetables for a few minutes.
When browned, crack an egg in and scramble quickly.
Add in the cooked brown rice, cooked chicken, and tamari, and fry for another few minutes.
When nearly ready add in chopped spinach and mix through for 30 seconds.
Turn off heat, pour sesame oil over, mix and then serve. If you want, garnish with chopped cashews.
Make the most of your leftovers
Store in
Airtight container. Cool quickly, within 1 hour.
Time
Fridge for 24 hours, freezer 3 months
Where to store
Fridge or freezer
Reheat
Oven or microwave until piping hot. Reheat only once.
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