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A close-up of a pan filled with homemade fried rice, featuring fluffy rice mixed with diced vegetables, small pieces of meat, and soy sauce.

Quick and Easy Fried Rice

There’s nothing quite like a plate of homemade fried rice, especially when it’s made with love. This Quick and Easy Fried Rice recipe is one of my favorites because it’s simple, comforting, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup carrots diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas no need to thaw
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onions and carrots. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Next, add the frozen peas to the pan. No need to thaw them, just toss them in and stir well to mix with the other veggies. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. On the empty side, pour the 2 beaten eggs. Allow them to cook for about 2 minutes, then scramble with a spatula until fully cooked. Once cooked, stir the eggs into the veggies.
  • Add the 3 cups of cooked white rice to the pan. Use your spatula to break up any clumps, and stir the rice well to mix with the vegetables and eggs.
  • Cut the 2 tablespoons of butter into small chunks and scatter them over the rice. Stir well, allowing the butter to melt and coat the rice. Let the rice “fry” for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking.
  • Drizzle soy sauce over the rice, adding as much or as little as you prefer. Stir well to combine. Taste the rice and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Once everything is well mixed and the rice is lightly fried, remove it from the heat and serve. Enjoy this comforting dish right away!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3004IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy fried rice recipe, How to make fried rice at home, One-pan fried rice
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