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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice

    Published: Feb 18, 2016 Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    This fried rice is healthier than regular fried rice. So skip the Chinese takeout and make this for dinner instead!

    Overhead shot of zucchini walnut fried rice in a white bowl with chopsticks and chopped vegetables in the background.

    This Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice is seriously delicious. I cannot stress that enough! So flavorful! I am practically drooling right now just thinking about it.

    Side view of zucchini walnut fried rice in a white and blue bowl with chopsticks on the side.

    You are probably wondering - is it easy to prepare? YES! I had it ready in about 20 minutes, including slicing the zucchini. (I used a mandolin, but a food processor would be even faster!)

    Side view of zucchini walnut fried rice in a white and blue bowl with chopsticks on the side.

    For even more flavor, drizzle this with homemade vegan teriyaki sauce!

    Another great fried rice dish to try is this Vietnamese fried rice, stir-fried with various vegetables, Chinese sausage (lạp xưởng), shrimp, and seasonings. Delicious!

    Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice

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    Side view of zucchini walnut fried rice in a white and blue bowl with chopsticks on the side.

    Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice

    Recipe Author: Kristin
    Skip the Chinese takeout - this healthy and tasty fried rice is so easy to make!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 421 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 medium zucchini (enough for about 3 cups when sliced thin)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 cup chopped onion (I used frozen, unthawed)
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 16 ounces cooked brown rice (I used 2 pre-cooked pouches from the grocery store)
    • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup chopped scallions
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    Instructions
     

    • Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, and then slice the rounds in half.
      2 medium zucchini
    • In a large skillet, heat the sesame and vegetable oil over medium high heat.
      1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Add the onion and garlic and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
      1 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • Add the zucchini and walnuts and saute for about 2 minutes.
      1 cup chopped walnuts
    • Add the rice and saute for about 2 minutes.
      16 ounces cooked brown rice
    • Add the vinegar, mustard, salt, and scallions, mix thoroughly.
      1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup chopped scallions
    • Serve with some chopped scallions on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 22.5mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    1. Alison's Allspice

      August 19, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      This looks delicious! I love zucchini and walnuts. The Dijion is an excellent addition as well!

      Reply
    2. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook

      August 17, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      I love the addition of walnut to this fried rice. It gives lovely texture to the dish. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Milena | Craft Beering

      August 16, 2017 at 11:26 am

      I love this dish! Walnuts are by far my favorite nut and I love them in fried rice. Pinned!

      Reply
    4. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond

      August 15, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you for linking up and sharing a different recipe for fried rice with us at #overthemoon link party. I love zucchini so this is a recipe I would like to try. Have a good week!

      Reply
    5. peter @feedyoursoultoo

      March 07, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      What a nice healthy spin on fried rice.

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