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Weeknight Egg Fried Rice

Weeknight Egg Fried Rice: 5-Minute Comfort Dinner Recipe


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Weeknight Egg Fried Rice is a quick, satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor and can be customized easily.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Day-old cooked rice
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 stalks Green onions
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken or shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 30 seconds.
  2. Pour beaten eggs into the hot skillet; gently stir until just set into soft ribbons, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and frozen peas & carrots; stir-fry for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Increase heat to high; add day-old rice, breaking clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until grains separate.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce around the pan edges; continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.
  6. Return scrambled eggs to the rice; toss in sliced green onions and sesame oil, cooking for 30 seconds.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stir-frying
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 300
    • Sugar: 2 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 10 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 40 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 10 g
    • Cholesterol: 210 mg

    Keywords: Egg Fried Rice, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe