"Fried rice is a triumph of resourcefulness. It’s budget-friendly, all leftovers are welcome, and there’s no strict formula or ingredient list, just stir-frying cooked rice with whatever…..."
INGREDIENTS
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Olive oil
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1 medium-large sweet onion, diced or 1/2 a large onion
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus red pepper flakes for heat if desired
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound zucchini or other summer squash (about 2 small/medium), diced
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 cup small red cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick if large, halved if tiny
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2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked, ideally day old, short-grain white or brown rice
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
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Handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 large eggs (for scrambled method) or 4 large eggs (for an egg on top of each portion)