Green Veggie Fried Rice with Maple Sesame Salmon - Resized

Green Veggie Fried Rice with Maple Sesame Salmon

If you’re looking for a dinner that’s easy, nourishing, and just a little bit special — this green veggie fried rice with salmon, leeks, and peas might just become your new go-to. It is a comforting, veggie-packed dinner that’s full of flavor and good ingredients. It’s a fun spin on the classic fried rice, and the perfect all-in-one dinner to make during the week.

This recipe stars U.S.-grown jasmine rice and comes to us from our friend @somethingnutritious in partnership with USA Rice.

  • Servings
    6
  • Prep Time
    15 mins
  • Cook Time
    35 mins
  • Total Time
    50 mins

Ingredients

Green Veggie Fried Rice

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, dry
  • 16 oz frozen peas
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 small leeks, sliced (2 cups)
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Maple Sesame Salmon

  • 4-6 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season lightly with salt & pepper. Whisk the maple sesame sauce ingredients together and pour over the salmon. Let it marinate while you prepare the rice.
  • Heat a pot with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add in the cup of rice with a pinch of salt. Pour in two cups of water, cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the flame to low and simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
  • Place the salmon into the oven. Bake the fillets on 425 for about 10-12 minutes.
  • While the rice and salmon cook, prepare the vegetables. Heat a large skillet with ¼ cup of olive oil. Add in the sliced leeks and garlic. Saute for 8-10 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add in the chopped bell pepper and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add in the frozen peas, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Mix well.
  • Add the rice to the skillet with a tbsp of sesame oil and the chopped scallions. Cook on medium heat for another 7-8 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Plate the veggie fried rice with the salmon fillets on top. Garnish with extra chopped scallions, and any sauce remaining from the salmon.