Description
A quick and comforting bowl of fluffy rice stir fried with tender scrambled eggs, sweet carrots, green peas, and savory soy sauce. This simple egg fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights and makes a satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked long grain white rice, chilled
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside. Keep all vegetables prepped and ready.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set. Remove and transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the diced carrots and green peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the chilled rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until heated through and lightly toasted.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Add soy sauce and salt, then toss everything together until evenly combined.
- Stir in the chopped green onions, cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day old rice for the best texture and to prevent clumping.
- Taste before adding extra salt since soy sauce already contains sodium.
- Cook in batches if doubling the recipe to avoid steaming the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: simple egg fried rice, easy fried rice, vegetarian fried rice, quick rice dinner, homemade fried rice