What You’ll Learn in This Post

• How to make prebiotic fried rice.

• How leftover rice has a lower glycemic index (and what that means).

• The nutritional benefits of the main ingredients in this recipe.

• Tips to customize, prep ahead, and store your fried rice.

• How just better.® prebiotic fiber supports healthy living goals. 
  

JBB Recipe of the Week: 
Veggie Fried Rice the just better.® Way

National Fried Rice Day is the perfect excuse to bring this kitchen classic to your table! Fried rice is quick, delicious, and best of all — the perfect way to use up leftovers. With colorful veggies, a touch of protein, and just better.® prebiotic fiber, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat.

The Rice + Glycemic Index Connection

One of the best parts of fried rice is that it starts with leftovers. Not only is day-old rice perfect for stir-frying, but it also changes in a surprising way when it’s been cooked, cooled, and then reheated. The quick-digesting starch shifts into what’s called resistant starch. This is starch that has restructured itself during cooling, a process known as retrogradation.

Resistant starch behaves more like fiber — meaning it moves through the digestive system more slowly than regular starch. The result? Rice prepared this way has a lower glycemic index, so it’s digested and absorbed more gradually than freshly cooked rice. 

And here’s a hot tip: Cooking your rice with just better.® prebiotic fiber lowers the glycemic impact even further. It’s a simple way to give this comfort food a healthy, fiber-rich upgrade.

Want to dig deeper into the world of rice? We shared more about the cook & cool method — and other rice insights in this post.

Customer Review: I add a 1/2 cup of just better fiber to my rice cooker when I’m making 3 cups of rice. I can’t even taste it! No more blood sugar spikes when I eat just better rice! Love this fiber! —Stella A.

Ingredient Highlights

Rice: The heart of this recipe. Day-old rice separates easily in the wok, crisps up just right, and transforms humble leftovers into something worth celebrating.

Eggs: Eggs deliver high-quality protein along with nutrients like vitamin B12, choline, and selenium. They add staying power to the dish and help make it more satisfying. Whisk in just better.® fiber, and your scrambled eggs become a prebiotic boost, too.

Vegetables: From carrots and peas to bell peppers and broccoli, veggies add color, fiber, and nutrients. They support digestion, immune health, and provide a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Soy Sauce (or tamari or liquid aminos): The flavor-maker of fried rice, bringing that savory umami punch. Low-sodium options give you the depth of flavor while dialing back the salt. 

Avocado Oil: A heart-healthy oil with a high smoke point, perfect for stir-frying without breaking down under heat. It contributes monounsaturated fats that support cardiovascular wellness. 

JBB Fun Fact: When oils are overheated past their smoke point, they can release compounds like acrolein and free radicals. In large amounts, these compounds may damage cells, reduce nutritional quality, and contribute to oxidative stress in the body.

🍚 Fried Rice, the just better.® Way

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, cooled overnight and chilled (“cook & cool method”) 

2 tablespoons avocado oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers, broccoli)

3 green onions, sliced

2–3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari or liquid aminos)

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

4 Tablespoons just better.® prebiotic fiber

Optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein

Directions

Prepare eggs by dissolving 4 tablespoons of just better.® into the eggs and beating until blended.

Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add eggs and scramble until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Stir in chilled rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. 

Cook for 4–5 minutes, letting the rice crisp slightly.

Return eggs to the pan. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. 

Toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.

Garnish with green onions before serving. 

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with a simple cucumber salad or miso soup for a complete meal.

• Serve alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein-packed dinner.

Customization Tips

• Add kimchi or chili paste for a spicy kick.

• Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.

• Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos if you’re avoiding soy.

Make-Ahead + Storage Tips

• Cook rice the day before. (It makes the best fried rice and lowers the glycemic index.)

• If you want to lower the glycemic response even more… Add just better.® fiber to your rice before cooking!

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in a skillet for the best texture.

Add just better.® to all your cooking!

In this week’s fried rice, just better.® prebiotic fiber is whisked right into the eggs, disappearing seamlessly while adding valuable soluble fiber to the dish. That same simple step works in so many recipes — from soups and sauces to baked goods and smoothies. Wherever your cooking takes you, just better.® makes it simple to close the fiber gap without changing taste or texture. 

Happy Fried Rice Day!

With colorful veggies, savory rice, and a scoop (or two) of just better.®, this recipe brings big flavor to the table, and it’s the perfect way to celebrate Fried Rice Day. 🍚

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