Description
This Easy 10-Minute Egg Fried Rice is the ultimate quick and satisfying meal! Packed with scrambled eggs, veggies, and fluffy rice, it’s a delicious way to use leftover rice for a flavorful, 10-minute dinner. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or a side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired dishes!
Ingredients
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For the Fried Rice:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
A drizzle of extra soy sauce
Sesame seeds
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: If using leftover rice, break up any clumps. If freshly cooked, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Cook Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Scramble the eggs in the pan until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Fry Rice: Add the cold rice to the pan with the veggies and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Season & Combine: Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and the cooked eggs. Stir to combine evenly and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve & Garnish: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and add optional toppings like extra soy sauce, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Leftover Rice: Cold rice works best for fried rice as it doesn’t get mushy.
- Vegetable Options: Feel free to swap out the mixed veggies for any of your favorite veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- For Extra Protein: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of fried rice
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 135mg