Egg Fried Rice Dinner (Printable Recipe)

Quick and savory rice dish with egg, vegetables, and soy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknight dinners.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 3 cups cooked white rice, day-old preferred

02 - 2 teaspoons olive oil or sesame oil

03 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed

04 - 1 medium onion, diced

05 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)

06 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce

08 - Ground black pepper, to taste

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish

01 - Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened.

02 - Add thawed peas and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry until warmed through and lightly caramelized.

03 - Push vegetables to one side. Pour in eggs on the empty side. Stir until eggs are scrambled and fully cooked.

04 - Add day-old rice to the pan. Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine evenly.

05 - Season with ground black pepper. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

01 - Use day-old rice to avoid clumping and achieve a better texture when stir-frying.

02 - Prepare all ingredients in advance for a smooth cooking flow.

03 - Cook over high heat for a slightly smoky, takeout-style flavor.