Easy Fried Rice
Fast, easy, and full of flavor this Easy Fried Rice tastes like your favorite Chinese take-out!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 eggs whisked
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots can find a combination bag in the frozen food section of grocery store
- ½ teaspoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2½ cups cooked white rice
- 4-5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2-3 teaspoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook until scrambled. Remove to plate.
- In the same skillet, add frozen peas and carrots, and minced onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add rice and soy sauce to skillet, stirring to combine. Be sure to taste rice with soy sauce, as you may need to increase/decrease amount, depending on your preference.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, in order to fry rice.
- Turn heat to low, add eggs and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Be sure to taste the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil as you cook. I used a higher content of both, but you can increase/decrease to your liking.
- Fried rice will keep refrigerated for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg