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Edamame Fried Rice

This vibrant edamame fried rice is a nutritious twist on a takeaway favourite, offering a satisfying blend of textures and deeply savoury flavours. Using short-grain brown rice provides a nutty base that pairs perfectly with earthy shiitake mushrooms, crisp red peppers, and mineral-rich kale. It is an excellent way to pack more greens into your diet while enjoying a comforting, warm meal that feels both indulgent and wholesome.

As a balanced nutrition dish, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight supper or a healthy ‘fakeaway’ at the weekend. The addition of protein-rich edamame beans and eggs makes it a complete vegetarian meal that will keep you feeling full for longer. Serve it piping hot straight from the frying pan for the best results.

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Ingredients for Edamame Fried Rice

  • Olive oil cooking spray

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil, divided

  • 230g shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced

  • 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • 110g kale, chopped (about 300g )

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, minced (about 2 tablespoons )

  • 190g uncooked short-grain brown rice, cooked according to the package instructions

  • 350ml frozen, shelled edamame, defrosted

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

How to make Edamame Fried Rice

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Remove from the heat and coat with cooking spray. Return the skillet to the burner and add the eggs, turning the pan to coat it with a thin layer of eggs. Cook 30 seconds, loosening the inside edges of the eggs with a spatula. Gently flip the eggs over and cook 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer the eggs to a cutting board.

Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add half the oil. Add the mushrooms, pepper, broccoli, and kale. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, until the vegetables soften. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant.

Increase the heat to high. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the remaining olive oil, and the rice. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, turning the rice over with a metal spatula and scraping up bits that stick to the pan. Add the edamame and soy sauce and remove from the heat. Stir two or three times to mix in the soy sauce.

Thinly slice the eggs. Top the rice mixture with the eggs and spring onions and serve.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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