π Rainbow Fried Rice
A colorful, easy fried rice using leftovers β mix, stir, done!
π§Ύ Ingredients
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1 cup cooked rice
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1/4 cup corn
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1/4 cup peas
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1/4 cup diced carrots
Optional (pick 1 if wanted):
π cooked chicken bits OR π₯ scrambled egg OR π€ tiny shrimp
π©βπ³ Kid-Friendly Steps
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Warm a pan with a tiny splash of oil or butter.
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Add peas, corn, carrots β stir until warm.
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Add rice and mix everything together.
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Add chicken or scrambled egg if you choose.
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Season lightly with salt or soy sauce (very little!).
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Scoop into a bowl β enjoy colorful rice goodness! π½
π₯ Adult Help: Pan/heat supervision.
β Fun Tips
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Let kids choose 3 colors of veggies to βpaintβ the rice.
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Use cookie cutters to shape rice into hearts or stars.
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Add pineapple bits for a sweet surprise! π
π₯£ Why Kids Love It
It looks like confetti! π
Plus itβs soft, warm, and easy to eat with a spoon.
π Quick Parent Notes
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Great way to use leftover rice
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Simple balanced meal
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Mild flavor β kid-friendly
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Ready in minutes
π¨ Printable Recipe Card
Rainbow Fried Rice
Time: 10 mins | Serves: 1β2**
Ingredients
β’ Rice
β’ Peas
β’ Corn
β’ Carrots
Steps
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Warm veggies.
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Add rice + mix.
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Add optional egg/chicken.
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Serve colorful!
Kid Tip: Let kids arrange veggie colors into a rainbow before mixing.
Adult Note: Heat supervision needed.
