Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Easy Fried Rice that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Made with cooked rice, eggs, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, this homemade fried rice is a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked rice, long or short grain
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs, whisked
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons lite soy sauce, more if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, or oyster sauce
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chill the Cooked Rice: Place the cooked rice in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
- Cook Vegetables and Eggs: In a large skillet or wok, melt butter and sauté onion and carrots. Add garlic and peas. Push the vegetables to one side and scramble the eggs in the skillet. Stir everything together.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Gently stir in the chilled cooked rice. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the fried rice while warm.
Notes
- Add more veggies like mushrooms, chopped broccoli, and bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- To make it a complete meal, mix in cooked protein such as diced chicken, pork, steak, or shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
