Veggie Egg Fried Rice
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Cost
- $9.00
- Nutrition
- 420 cal · 14g protein
- kid-favorite
- quick
- budget
- meatless
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain rice
Veggie Egg Fried Rice is a Asian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 20 minutes, for around $9 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain rice works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Cucumber salad (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Eggs · Gluten · Soy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 3 count large eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 count onion
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup diced ham (optional)
Steps
- Cook the rice ahead if you don't have leftovers, spread it on a tray and chill so it fries instead of steams.
- Scramble the eggs in 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet until just set; move to a plate.
- Melt the rest of the butter and cook the diced onion and carrots 4 minutes, then the garlic, ginger and peas 1 minute.
- Add the cold rice, press it into the pan and let it sizzle 2 minutes before stirring; repeat twice. Add the ham if using.
- Stir in the soy sauce and eggs, breaking them up, and serve hot.
On the side: Cucumber salad (5 min)
2 cucumbers, 1 bottle rice vinegar
- Thinly slice the cucumbers. Toss with a splash of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 14 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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