Fried Rice For One
This easy fried rice recipe is made with simple ingredients like rice, vegetables, egg, and soy sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful, single serving meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¾ cup cooked brown rice or cooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup corn
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- salt to taste (optional)
- pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked rice and cook for 30 seconds. Push the rice mixture to the edges of the pan.
- Crack the egg into the center and scramble until nearly set. Stir it into the rice mixture.
- Add peas and corn, and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Stir in soy sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Keep Frozen Vegetables on Hand: They’re perfect for small households—easy to portion and won’t spoil quickly.
- Use Fresh If You Prefer: Swap in fresh vegetables like broccoli or finely chopped carrots if that’s what you have.
- Customize It: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make the dish more filling and suited to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 40.1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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