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

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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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
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 1 minute).
- 2
Add the diced carrot and stir‑fry for 1‑2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 3
Stir in the peas and cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and fry for 2 minutes.
- 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
Add soy sauce, toss everything together, and cook another minute to heat through.
- 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
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
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