Tuna Fried Rice (Under 15 Minutes)
Tuna fried rice is a quick and easy dish that works perfectly for weekday meals. It is stir fried with garlic, peppers, corn, and seasoned simply with tamari soy sauce and sesame oil. Squeeze some lime and dive in!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
- ⅔ cup canned corn kernels drained
- 4 cups cooked Japanese rice or any rice
- 5 ounces canned tuna drained
- 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat up the sesame oil in a pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant.
- Add in the red bell pepper and corn. Cook until the moisture evaporates, for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the cooked rice, tuna, and tamari soy sauce. Stir fry until well combined.
- Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper. Sprinkle scallions and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Tuna fried rice can be tightly covered and stored in the fridge for up to three days. It can also be frozen for up to two months. Microwave to reheat, or warm up over the stovetop for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 646mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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