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5 from 7 votes

Takeout Fried Rice

Skip the takeout and make this easy fried rice instead! Made with simple ingredients and comes together in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese American
Keyword: Egg Fried Rice, Fried Rice
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce regular or low sodium

Instructions

  • Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
  • Pour in the beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook until fully scrambled. Remove the eggs from the pan and set them aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
  • Once heated, add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  • Add the cooked rice to the pan and toss with the vegetables. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the green onions and soy sauce to the pan. Fold in the cooked eggs.
  • Stir carefully to combine and heat through.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 3567IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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