Easy and Simple Fried Rice

Bring takeout-style comfort straight to your kitchen with this Easy and Simple Fried Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings. Made with day-old rice for the ideal texture, this dish is a savory medley of diced carrots, peas, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all tossed in soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil for an authentic, umami-packed flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe features straightforward cooking techniques like stir-frying in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you pair it with your favorite protein or serve it as a satisfying standalone meal, this beginner-friendly fried rice is destined to become a staple in your weekly menu. Keywords: easy fried rice, quick fried rice recipe, homemade fried rice, simple fried rice with vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium carrot (diced)
• 0.5 cups frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all your ingredients: dice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 3

Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the hot skillet. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, then add the diced onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Add the frozen peas to the skillet and stir for about 1-2 minutes until they are heated through.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir everything together evenly.

Step 7

Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 8

Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, breaking them into smaller pieces as you stir them into the rice mixture.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and garnish the fried rice with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1133.1 grams (1133.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474

Total Fat 52.30g	67%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2534mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 208.50g	76%
Dietary Fiber 12.50g	45%
Total Sugars 16.40g
Protein 40.70g	81%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 240mg	18%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1276mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 56.8%