Description
Easy one pot ‘fried’ rice is a quick, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of takeout to your kitchen with minimal cleanup. Made with rice, veggies, eggs, and savory seasonings, it’s stir-fried-style comfort food cooked all in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir in garlic and frozen veggies. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry with veggies for another 3–4 minutes until everything is hot.
- Return scrambled eggs to the pot. Stir in soy sauce, green onions, ginger (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture.
- Customize with your favorite proteins or additional veggies.
- Add a splash of toasted sesame oil at the end for extra flavor.
- Great as a side dish or stand-alone meal.
- Double the recipe for meal prep—leftovers reheat well!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg