How to make a healthier ‘fried’ rice using a baking pan

It’s quick, easy and full of flavour — and only uses one pan. This fried rice is perfect for a last-minute meal with minimum prep and cleaning.

Ever wanted restaurant-style fried rice at home with minimal effort? Taste.com.au has got you. That’s right, Taste created an easy fried rice recipe that is set to transform your midweek meals. Baked not fried, it will save you time and energy.

The easiest dinner recipe ever?

This flavour-packed rice is prepped in less than 15 minutes and, because it’s baked, you end up with perfectly fluffy rice with the most addictively crispy edges.

It’s a one-pan recipe, so ditch your frying pan and crack your eggs straight into the dish. Hello, effortless clean up.

The best fried rice in the world

So what makes this special fried rice the ultimate weeknight dinner? According to taste.com.au’s food director Michelle Southan, it’s all about using staple ingredients – then letting the oven do all the work.

A healthier version of fried rice.

“This recipe has simple ingredients most of us will have in the pantry,” she says.

“With brown rice and soy sauce, you can almost set and forget this easy-to-make side.

“Make it in just one pan and pop it in the oven to cook. It is a great dish for using up leftover ham or whatever deli meat you can find in the fridge and throwing in some frozen veggies. Fried rice doesn’t need to be complicated and better still, it can even be good for you.”

Healthy fried rice: it is possible

Loaded with veggies, brown rice, low fat ham and light soy sauce, you can be confident this meal is filled with goodness.

With so many rave reviews left by our taste.com.au members, we can guarantee this dish will be a huge hit with the family.

Bonus: if you have any leftovers, it tastes even better the next day.

FULL RECIPE: FRY-FREE FAMOUS FRIED RICE

Pour the eggs straight into the pan.

Make fried rice your own

Our taste.com.au members have loved customising this recipe by adding their own twists.

Why not try adding some sesame oil and some sesame seeds for a nutty flavour, up the crunch with bean sprouts or tender baby corn, and throw in some spicy kimchi for extra heat?

Make it gluten free by swapping soy sauce for tamari, add some seasoned tofu for a vegetarian option, or scrap the egg to turn it into a vegan friendly dinner. The options are endless.

What can I serve with this baked fried rice?

Super versatile, simply serve it on its own or team it with a protein of your choice (preferably oven-baked for minimal effort). Here are some of our favourite recipes that would go perfectly:

* Sticky Asian pulled pork

* Honey soy chicken wings

* Ginger and chilli baked salmon

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

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