I usually make way more rice than my family eats at a meal. Leftover rice though, is never a problem, it is a dish waiting for inspiration.
The great thing about rice is it's versatility. You can turn it into breakfast, salad, hearty dinner or dessert.
For breakfast I like to reheat the rice in a frying pan with a touch of oil. Once the pan is hot I reduce the heat to medium low add a bit of water (about 1 tablespoon) and cover to fluff up the rice.
Eggs are a great addition to rice and so are frozen peas and corn.
Scramble an egg or two in a bowl and add to the hot rice. Increase the heat to medium high and continue to stir the egg into the rice. Salt and pepper (maybe a touch of paprika or cumin) are really the only 'necessary' spices - they are the basics.
If you would like to add something green then the list is limited only by what is in your kitchen.
I have mixed in peas (frozen work well as they thaw out at the same time that the eggs cook), small pieces of broccoli, onions, spinach, rapini, kale ... you get the idea.
This is a quick and tasty way to start your day. Also makes a nice light meal!
Eat Well
Be Well
Enjoy!
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