One-Pan Egg Fried Rice (Print Version)

Fluffy rice, vegetables, and eggs quickly stir-fried in one pan, perfect for speedy weeknight meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long grain rice, preferably day-old

→ Eggs

02 - 3 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)

→ Seasonings & Sauces

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Additions

13 - 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
14 - Extra soy sauce to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add chopped onion and bell pepper (if using), sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to empty side, pour in beaten eggs. Scramble gently until just set, then combine with vegetables.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
05 - Add rice to the pan, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, mixing thoroughly.
06 - Add peas and carrots, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Toss ingredients together and cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
07 - Fold in sliced green onions and any optional cooked protein. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce if required.
08 - Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Ready in barely more than twenty minutes
  • One pan means way fewer dishes to wash
  • Flexible for all kinds of add-ins and swaps
  • Steals the show as a main or works next to your favorite stir-fry
  • Quick comfort food with all the flavor and none of the fuss
02 -
  • High in protein and can easily be made vegetarian
  • Freezes and reheats better than you might expect
  • Tastes fantastic with almost any vegetable or meat you have to spare
03 -
  • Let rice rest in the fridge overnight for maximum nonstick magic
  • A big sturdy spatula is your best friend for breaking up chunks and mixing powerfully
  • Do not be afraid to finish with a dash of extra sesame oil for bonus aroma

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