Easy Garlic Fried Rice
A quick and easy fried rice recipe with an added fried egg and veggies that are perfect for a healthy and savory vegetarian breakfast or weeknight meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 1085kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup sweet peas
- ½ cup finely diced carrots
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅙ cup crispy garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a wok over medium heat, add oil.
- Add the beaten egg and cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly
- Stir in the cooked rice and cook for 5 minutes on high heat while stirring constantl
- Add the sweet peas, carrots, salt, soy sauce, and ground black pepper, mix well and continue sauteing for another 5 minutes.
- Add the crispy garlic and chopped spring onions; mix well and continue cooking for another 2 minutes on high
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately
Notes
- You can add other vegetables you like, such as celery, chopped mushrooms, red bell pepper, and a choice of protein for a one-punch meal.
- It is better to use day-old rice rather than newly cooked rice as it has less moisture and will not turn mushy when it hits the pan
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1085kcal | Carbohydrates: 215g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 4046mg | Potassium: 1002mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 12136IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 5mg
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