Fried Rice for 2

Transform your mealtime with this easy and flavorful "Fried Rice for 2" recipe, designed to bring restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen in just 25 minutes. Featuring perfectly seasoned day-old jasmine rice for that signature texture, this quick stir-fry is packed with vibrant vegetables like diced carrots, sweet peas, and aromatic green onions. Fluffy scrambled eggs add a boost of protein, while soy sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil infuse each bite with rich umami flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch for two, this dish is a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy a homemade classic with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Carrot, diced
• 0.5 cups Frozen peas
• 2 stalks Green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the skillet, scramble them, and cook until set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the carrot softens slightly.

Step 4

Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir well to break up any clumps and to combine the vegetables evenly with the rice.

Step 6

Push the rice to one side of the skillet and pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the sauce.

Step 7

Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and stir them into the rice.

Step 8

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and sprinkle the sliced green onion over the fried rice.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade fried rice for two!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	843.7 grams (843.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1240

Total Fat 51.60g	66%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 1951mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 160.60g	58%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 10.00g
Protein 34.40g	69%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1041mg	22%

*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: 37.3%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 51.6%