Lean & Clean Blackstone Fried Rice

Lean & Clean Blackstone Fried Rice

Serves 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes

Chilled rice, colorful vegetables, and scrambled egg tossed together on the Blackstone with garlic, tamari, and just enough sesame oil for classic fried-rice flavor. Lighter on oil than traditional restaurant versions and loaded with vegetables, this versatile side is especially good served with homemade Japanese Yum Yum Sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked and chilled long-grain rice, preferably day-old
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1 small zucchini, finely diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium gluten-free tamari
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Japanese Yum Yum Sauce, for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F. Break apart the chilled rice so there are no large clumps.
  2. Add about 1 teaspoon of oil to one side of the griddle and scramble the eggs until just cooked. Move them to a cooler area of the griddle.
  3. Add another teaspoon of oil and cook the onion, zucchini, peas and carrots, and white portions of the green onions for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly browned. Add the garlic during the final 30 seconds.
  4. Move the vegetables aside, add the remaining oil, and spread the chilled rice across the hot griddle in a thin layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, then toss and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until hot with lightly toasted grains.
  5. Combine the rice, vegetables, and scrambled eggs on the griddle.
  6. Drizzle with the tamari and sesame oil, season with black pepper, and toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.
  7. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the green portions of the sliced green onions, and serve hot with Japanese Yum Yum Sauce, if desired.

Notes & Tips

  • Cold, day-old rice works best because the drier grains separate and toast more easily on the griddle.
  • If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a sheet pan and refrigerate until completely chilled before making the fried rice.
  • Spread the rice across the hot Blackstone and give it time to cook undisturbed; this helps toast the grains instead of steaming them.
  • Low-sodium gluten-free tamari provides the savory flavor of soy sauce while keeping the recipe gluten-free.
  • Add cooked shrimp, chicken, steak, turkey, or leftover grilled vegetables to turn the fried rice into a complete Blackstone meal.
  • Serve with the Japanese Yum Yum Sauce from the Seasonings & Marinades section for a homemade hibachi-style combination.
Nutrition: 225 cal • 7g protein • 5g fat • 39g carbs