Easy Fried Rice
Transform your kitchen into a takeout favorite zone with this Easy Fried Rice recipe—your ultimate solution for quick, flavorful weeknight dinners. Made with leftover white rice and a medley of fresh and frozen veggies like carrots, peas, and onions, this dish is packed with color and nutrients. The secret to its irresistible taste lies in the added soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil, giving it those perfect umami-rich flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this one-pan dish is a lifesaver for busy days. Plus, it features scrambled eggs mixed in and is garnished with fresh green onions for a hearty, wholesome touch. Perfect as a main course or a side, this quick and easy fried rice is a must-try for anyone who loves homemade comfort food with a speedy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until just set. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and frozen peas. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and stir well to combine.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, breaking them into small pieces as you mix them in.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4296 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.7 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*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.
