Easy Fried Rice for Two
Whip up a quick, flavorful meal with this Easy Fried Rice for Two—perfect for busy weeknights or an effortless date-night dinner. Made with fluffy cooked white rice, tender scrambled eggs, and a colorful medley of diced carrots, peas, and green onions, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes. A splash of soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil infuse every bite with savory, umami depth, while garlic and ground black pepper add a touch of aromatic warmth. Cooked to perfection in one skillet, this fried rice recipe delivers restaurant-quality results without the fuss. Serve as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite Asian-inspired entrée for a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients by mincing the garlic, dicing the carrot, slicing the green onions, and gathering the seasonings.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Crack the eggs into the skillet, scramble them, and cook until just set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Toss in the diced carrot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
Add the minced garlic, frozen peas, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the peas are heated through.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with your spatula or spoon.
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to evenly coat the rice. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, breaking them up into small pieces as you mix them into the rice.
Season with ground black pepper and taste, adjusting with more soy sauce if desired.
Garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1070 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 438 mg | 9% | |
*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.
