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Egg Fried Rice with Frozen Peas

Cook rice with eggs, peas, and soy sauce for a satisfying, takeout-style skillet dinner.

Egg Fried Rice with Frozen Peas

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (cold, 1 day old preferred)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil (or sesame oil)
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep (10 minutes): If needed, mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Measure the soy sauce and set out the eggs and frozen peas.

  2. 2

    Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with the oil. Add garlic (if using) and stir for 15–30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook peas: Add frozen peas and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until hot.

  4. 4

    Scramble eggs: Push peas to one side of the pan. Crack in the eggs and scramble until just set, then mix with peas.

  5. 5

    Fry rice: Add the cold cooked rice and stir-fry 5–7 minutes, breaking up clumps, until the rice is hot and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Season: Drizzle in soy sauce and toss well for 30–60 seconds. Turn off heat and top with green onions (if using). Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

640

32% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein20 g
Carbohydrate86 g
Fat22 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium1050 mg

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