Tomato Pesto Fried Rice
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to take my love for fried rice more seriously… so my first post for this year is Tomato Pesto Fried Rice.
Happy New Year, amazing people! I hope you had an amazing start of the year.
I’ve been feeling lazier than usual – maybe it’s because of the nice weather around here. It is perfect to just stay in my bed and watch Netflix. A time like this requires a food delivery or a quick and easy dish… and that brings me to this Tomato Pesto Fried Rice.
I always love to experiment when cooking fried rice. Too bad I haven’t documented some of the ones I did before, but it will change this year. Well, hopefully. You know, I can’t always stick to my new year’s resolutions. Can you??
Moving on…
This Tomato Pesto Fried Rice is a dish that’s under 30 minutes. I had a jar of tomato pesto and I thought of incorporating it in fried rice. Basically, we just add, cook, and mix the ingredients. In 30 minutes or less, you have a delicious fried rice to enjoy.
What I love about fried rice – you can customize it however you like. You can add the mixed of veggies you love, or even add meat of your choice. I love the basic ones – egg, mixed veggies (corn, carrots, and beans) and spring onions. The addition of tomato pesto brings the fried rice to a next level – it is slightly tangy, and so good!
I used this tomato pesto, I love the taste. Yum!
NOTES:
- The cup I used to measure the rice is the standard measuring cup (1 cup = 250 ml), not the rice cooker cup. Although, you can add as much as you want – just adjust the seasoning.
- You can use any mixed veggies you prefer – broccoli, carrots, whatever you love.
- Also, ground meat would be nice to add, too.
- Add any liquid ingredients you love that you think would be perfect with fried rice. Soy sauce? Oyster sauce? But don’t overdo it.
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Want another fried rice recipe? Why don’t you try this Thai Style Red Curry Fried Rice?
I am sharing this at Angie’s Fiesta Friday #362. Thanks to our co-host Petra @ Food Eat Love.
Also sharing at Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party #353 | Full Plate Thursday, 518 | What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #297 | Happiness is Homemade Party | Weekend Potluck #462 |
Tomato Pesto Fried Rice
Ingredients
- Cooking oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup green beans cut into 1 inch long
- ½ cup corn kernel drained
- 2 cup cooked rice cold and day old
- 2-3 tbsp tomato pesto
- Spring onions sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a pan over medium heat, add cooking oil.
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When cooking oil is hot enough, add beaten eggs and cook according to your preference. Remove and transfer to a plate.
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In the same pan, add oil. When oil is hot enough, add garlic and cook for about a minute. Add green beans and cook until tender. Add rice – break down the rice by using the back of the wooden spoon. Let it cook for about 2 minutes or until heated.
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Add tomato pesto and mix until pesto is well distributed. You can add more or less.
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Next, add the corn, cooked eggs, and salt. Just mix for about one minute.
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Mix the spring onions.
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Do a taste test and adjust accordingly.
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Turn off the heat and serve.
Recipe Notes
NOTES:
- The cup I used to measure the rice is the standard measuring cup (1 cup = 250 ml), not the rice cooker cup. Although, you can add as much as you want – just adjust the seasoning.
- You can use any mixed veggies you prefer – broccoli, carrots, whatever you love.
- Also, ground meat would be nice to add, too.
- Add any liquid ingredients you love that you think would be perfect with fried rice. Soy sauce? Oyster sauce? But don’t overdo it.
If you make this recipe, please send me a photo on my Instagram account (@thenotsocreativecook).
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
13 Comments
cookingwithshy
This looks like a restaurant style fried rice Jhuls! I bet it tastes amazing!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I was just thinking about this fried rice earlier today; might make it for dinner. 🙂
nancyc
I love all kinds of pesto! This rice sounds delicious! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Nancy. This was an amazing meal. 🙂
Irene
Sounds delicious for a nurturing lunch or an easy weeknight!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Irene. It was amazing!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
This looks so inviting!! I’ll take a serving please – Thanks for joining the party – hope your week is outstanding!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Helen. One serving coming up!
petra08
I have plenty of jar I can use to infuse my rice with flavour! How clever you are! Rice is a little magic and can carry lovely flavors. Happy Fiesta Friday! x
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am glad you agree with me, Petra. Thanks for stopping by!
Emma, West Sussex
Gosh that looks beautiful, styled in that perfectly rustic bowl!
Emma x
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Emma. The fried rice was amazing and satisfying. I hope you are doing great!
Emma, West Sussex
I tried some too – fabulously easy and tasty 🙂