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Easy Egg Fried Rice

A quick and simple recipe for delicious homemade egg fried rice, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups cooked rice cold, day-old rice is best
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 0.5 cup diced carrots frozen or fresh
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside.
    2 large eggs
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the frozen peas and cook for another minute.
    2 large eggs
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
    2 large eggs
  • Push the rice to one side of the skillet. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the empty side and let it heat for a few seconds, then stir it into the rice.
    2 large eggs
  • Add the scrambled eggs and chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine and cook for another minute until heated through.
    2 large eggs
  • Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu. A dash of white pepper can also enhance the taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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