Description
A delicious and easy fried rice recipe that is perfect for using up leftover rice and vegetables. Customize it with your favorite proteins and sauces for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice (Preferably day-old rice for best texture)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together.
- Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to fry slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: fried rice recipe, easy fried rice, leftover rice recipe, quick dinner, vegetable fried rice