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
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables -fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- salt to taste (optional)
- pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and, if using fresh vegetables, add them now. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heat for about 30 seconds. Push the rice to the edges of the skillet to create space in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center of the skillet and scramble until nearly set, then stir it into the rice.
- If using frozen vegetables, add them now and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until heated through.
- Stir in the soy sauce. Taste and season with salt and black 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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