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Bowl of simple veggie fried rice with scrambled egg, peas, carrots, and green onions with wooden spoon.

Simple Veggie Fried Rice with Scrambled Egg

A quick and easy fried rice recipe with vegetables and scrambled egg.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion chopped

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry the carrots and peas for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well.
  6. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Stir to combine.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use cold rice for best results. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.

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