Easy and Simple Fried Rice
Bring takeout-style comfort straight to your kitchen with this Easy and Simple Fried Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings. Made with day-old rice for the ideal texture, this dish is a savory medley of diced carrots, peas, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all tossed in soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil for an authentic, umami-packed flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe features straightforward cooking techniques like stir-frying in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you pair it with your favorite protein or serve it as a satisfying standalone meal, this beginner-friendly fried rice is destined to become a staple in your weekly menu. Keywords: easy fried rice, quick fried rice recipe, homemade fried rice, simple fried rice with vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients: dice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the hot skillet. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, then add the diced onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and stir for about 1-2 minutes until they are heated through.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir everything together evenly.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, breaking them into smaller pieces as you stir them into the rice mixture.
Turn off the heat and garnish the fried rice with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2534 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.5 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
