Very Simple Fried Rice
Transform your leftovers into a flavor-packed meal with this Very Simple Fried Rice recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe combines fluffy cooked rice, savory scrambled eggs, and vibrant frozen peas and carrots, all brought together with soy sauce and a pop of freshness from green onions. Ready in just 20 minutes, this budget-friendly dish delivers restaurant-style flavor in the comfort of your kitchen. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients like garlic, vegetable oil, and simple spices, this fried rice is a versatile crowd-pleaser you can customize to your taste. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients: beat the eggs in a small bowl, finely chop the green onions, and mince the garlic.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble them. Once cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir well to combine everything evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and pour the soy sauce directly into the pan. Mix the soy sauce into the rice evenly.
Add the scrambled eggs back to the skillet along with the chopped green onions. Stir everything together to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for another minute to meld the flavors.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2188 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*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.
