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Thai Basil Fried Rice

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Thai basil fried rice with egg, pepper, and fresh basil served with cherry tomatoes for a balanced meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 224
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Cherry tomatoes whole for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add sliced bell pepper and cook until slightly tender.
  5. Push vegetables to the side of the pan.
  6. Crack eggs into the pan and scramble gently.
  7. Mix eggs with the vegetables.
  8. Add cooked rice and stir well.
  9. Pour in soy sauce and mix evenly.
  10. Add fresh basil leaves and stir briefly.
  11. Season with salt and black pepper.
  12. Transfer to a serving dish.
  13. Garnish with whole cherry tomatoes on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1367IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture.
Cook on high heat for better flavor.
Add basil at the end to keep it fresh.

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