Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions
A simple, flavorful stir-fried rice dish featuring toasted garlic and fresh scallions to elevate plain cooked rice. This Chinese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and begins to develop a slight crisp on the bottom.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until scallions are wilted and flavors are well combined. Serve immediately.
