Veggie‑Loaded Egg Fried Rice
Day‑old rice stir‑fried with eggs, peas, carrots, and soy sauce for a speedy comfort dish.

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
How many of these 7 ingredients are already on your shelf? That's the part we do — photograph your pantry and get a week of dinners built from what's already there.
Add to my week — freeServings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups day‑old cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon green onion(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 1 minute).
- 2
Add the carrots and peas, stir‑fry for 2 minutes until just tender.
- 3
Push the vegetables to the side, crack the eggs into the pan and scramble until set (about 1 minute).
- 4
Add the day‑old rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir‑combine with the veggies and eggs.
- 5
Pour the soy sauce over the mixture, toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes, letting the rice heat through.
- 6
Remove from heat, garnish with optional green onion, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Goes well with this
Chinese dishes that round out the meal.

Kung Pao Chicken
A spicy Szechuan dish made with diced chicken, peanuts, and dried chili peppers.

Chinese-Style Stir-fry Japchae
Incorporating Chinese techniques like high-heat wok tossing and a touch of dark soy sauce for color.

Spicy Beef Dan Dan Noodles
Uses lean ground beef and extra broad bean paste for a robust, dark sauce.
Similar Recipes

Vegetarian Tofu and Glass Noodle Dumplings
Crispy tofu, vermicelli, and wood ear mushrooms in a delicate wrapper.

Classic Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A savory and nutritious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets in a rich ginger-garlic sauce.

Quick Weeknight Hot and Sour Soup
A simplified version using pantry staples like button mushrooms and chicken breast for a fast meal.