Low Sodium Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Low Sodium Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 cup sweet onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch knob ginger (minced); 1.5 cups frozen peas & carrots blend; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon low sodium sriracha; 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce; 4 green onions sliced; 1 lemon (juiced)

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ByKelly Jensen First Published: September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

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This low sodium fried rice recipe is a quick and easy side dish – made with cooked rice, fresh or frozen vegetables, eggs, and a savory sauce.

It’s inexpensive and versatile, and can be made in just 20 minutes!

Want more low sodium rice recipes? Try our low sodium rice pilaf, low sodium cilantro lime rice, or our low sodium chicken and rice casserole!

a bowl of low sodium fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and sriracha!

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Rice is one of our favorite low sodium pantry staples! It’s inexpensive, easy to find, and has 0mg sodium. And it’s a blank slate – it’ll take on whatever flavors you add to it (like low sodium sweet and sour sauce or low sodium teriyaki sauce), so makes a great side dish for any protein!

This fried rice recipe is especially good if you have leftover rice in the refrigerator. Melt some unsalted butter in a wok or large pan, add garlic vegetables, and some spices, and toss in the rice and fry away.

You can mix this recipe up by adding a variety of veggies to vegetarian fried rice, but green onions, peas, and carrots are my favorites. I also love to crack an egg in the wok too, for a little flavor and added protein

Why This Recipe Works

It’s easy, cooks of any skill level can make this recipe.
This fried rice is a great alternative to take out (which can be loaded with salt and perservatives).
Versatile – add your favorite veggies or spices in.
Add your favorite protein! You can add in low sodium grilled chicken, tofu, or even sliced low sodium steak.

Low Sodium Side Dishes

Instead of tossing that old leftover rice, transform it! The beauty of this recipe is that it actually tasted better with leftover white or brown rice, rather than fresh.

You’ll save money by not throwing away food, and have a fantastic and flavorful side dish or main entrée ready in about 15 minutes.

Browse all our low sodium side dish recipes to find your next favorite!

Ingredients You’ll Need

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

Leftover Rice: You can use any variety you have – white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, or basmati rice!
Unsalted Butter
Sesame Oil: The sesame oil gives the perfect toasty flavor to the rice. Toasted sesame oil is traditional in a lot of Asian dishes, and will give this fried rice the perfect flavor.
Onion: for flavor and crunch
Fresh garlic
Peas & Carrots: I used a frozen bagged mix for this recipe
Ginger: fresh ginger is a great way to add flavor to any recipe!
Eggs: Cooked right in the wok for a little extra protein.
Low sodium soy sauce or substitute – I like this version which has the lowest sodium content per tablespoon)

a wok filled with fried rice that is low in sodium and low in salt.

How To Make This Recipe

In a wok or large pan, melt the unsalted butter and add the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until veggies have softened.
Move the veggie mix over to one side of the wok, and add the peas and carrots. Sauté for another 4 minutes. Then move all ingredients to the same side of the pan.
Crack the eggs, and stir with a wooden spoon to scramble them. Add the sriracha to the eggs. Continue to scramble and scrape the bottom of the wok for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are completely cooked.
Now, add the rice and stir all ingredients together to combine well. Add the low sodium soy sauce and green onions. Juice the lemon over the fried rice and stir.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve and garnish with extra green onions if desired!

Recipe FAQs

How much sodium is in fried rice?

This low sodium fried rice recipe has about 120mg of sodium per 1-cup serving of fried rice, as it’s made with low sodium ingredients. If you are at a restaurant, the sodium content will depend on the ingredients they use – always ask the restaurant if they can provide nutritional information before ordering.

What vegetables work best in fried rice?

Common vegetables to add are carrots, peas, peppers, and green onions, but you can add any veggies you like. Broccoli, spinach, and zucchini are great low-sodium options as well. I like to use frozen mixed vegetables, which are a great option if you don’t have fresh.

Is toasted sesame oil high in sodium?

No, most plain or toasted sesame oils have 0-20mg of sodium per servings. It adds a rich and savory flavor to the fried rice without increasing the salt content, making it a great add-in, and giving the rice a similar flavor to take out.

Can I make rice ahead of time?

Yes! Fried rice often tastes better when made with day-old rice. You can cook the rice in advance and store it in the fridge to use for your fried rice the next day.

low sodium rice recipes in a wok with a wooden spoon.

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Kelly is a food blogger, recipe developer, and loves to make easy, flavorful, low sodium recipes without added salt!