Lemon Fried Rice Recipe
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Lemon Fried Rice

By: Janice Mitchell 
"This appealing of rice and veggies complements most meats. The lemon peel and hot sauce transform regular fried rice into a distinctive side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine
  • 4 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and parsley in butter for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients; stir-fry for 4-6 minutes or until peas are tender and rice is heated through.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 186 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 391 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ohhhhhh, yeaaahhh. Looking for the perfect side dish? One that won't drown out the flavors of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Daniel   view full review
Very good rice recipe as a result of modifying it. I added 2 tablespoons of lemon juice along...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by SillyMonkey   view full review
I made this for a dinner party one night and now my husband asks for it all the time. When I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2009 by kharma.cat   view full review
Excellent with the modifications suggested in the reviews. I didn't even bother with the lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by OkinawanPrincess   view full review
This side dish was a nice surprise! It has a wonderful blend of flavors; I liked the minced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by FNChef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Magic! I love when I happen upon a dish that just fits the meal perfectly and I can throw it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Jodie S.   view full review
This is a wonderful side dish! I always boil my rice in chicken broth with garlic powder ... I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by jeanie zucchini   view full review
Good Stuff! What else can I say, It's like Chinese soul food! Served with Korean Spicy Chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by HOTNSPICY   view full review
Nice side dish. I skipped the onions and parsley. Will make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by Jog Dish   view full review
Wow!!! This is one of the best side dishes I have ever had! This is going in the fav's folder...

 

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