Easy Fried Rice

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4.2

63 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    280 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Easy Fried Rice

This easy fried rice is a great reason to skip the take out! It's full of veggies and is WAY better than what you'd get at a restaurant!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups of cooked rice chilled or leftover rice is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon butter divided use
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan, set aside and cover to keep warm.
  4. Melt the remaining teaspoon of butter the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the rice, reserved cooked veggies and frozen peas to the eggs in the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and cook until ingredients are all combined and warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 824mg (34%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3020IU (60%) Vitamin C 9.9mg (11%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3020IU 60%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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