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Egg Fried Rice with Edamame

Using leftover rice makes this a genuinely fast midweek meal; edamame adds plant protein and isoflavones that some women find useful.

5 min prep · 10 min cook · 15 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 300g cooked (day-old) rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 100g edamame (frozen, thawed)
  • 60g frozen peas
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

What to do

  1. 1Heat oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
  2. 2Add rice and stir-fry 2 min.
  3. 3Push to one side; scramble eggs in the space, then mix through rice.
  4. 4Add edamame, peas, and scallion; toss 2 min.
  5. 5Season with soy sauce and sesame oil; scatter seeds.

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