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Veggie‑Loaded Fried Rice

Day‑old rice quickly stir‑fried with peas, carrots, scrambled egg, and soy sauce.

Veggie‑Loaded Fried Rice

Total

12 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day‑old cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium, diced carrot
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 stalk, sliced green onion(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 1 minute).

  2. 2

    Add the diced carrot and stir‑fry for 1‑2 minutes until slightly softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the peas and cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and fry for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Push the rice mixture to one side, crack the egg into the empty side, scramble until just set, then mix it through the rice.

  5. 5

    Add soy sauce, toss everything together, and cook another minute to heat through.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onion if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein12 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat12 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium950 mg

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