If you’ve ever wondered how to make fried rice that tastes like your local takeout then follow this recipe. This recipe delivers golden, flavour-packed fried rice with those crispy edges. Fluffy scrambled eggs add a boost of protein, while the veggies provide pops of colour and sweetness. A sprinkle of green onions finishes it off with a touch of freshness. This is also so much healthier than takeout. It’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to satisfy your craving for that takeout classic!
Homemade Fried Rice with veggies (Easy)
Make this simple one-pan Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice recipe for a delicious side dish to go with a range of meals.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rice, cooked
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
- 1 cup carrots cut into small pieces(about two carrots)
- bunch of broccolini
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- green onions
Instructions
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In a large skillet or wok, preheat oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the garlic from burning.
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Add peas and carrots and cook until partially thawed, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Turn the heat up to medium-high and add cooked rice. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until rice is nice and hot and starts to brown. Reduce heat and push rice to the sides of the pan, making a hole for the eggs.
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Crack the eggs into the middle of the pan and scramble. Once eggs are cooked, stir them into the rice.
- add chopped broccolini
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Mix soy sauce and sesame oil together and pour over rice. Stir until rice is evenly coated with sauce.
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Top with chopped green onions
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dishes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Chinese / american
