Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe | 10-Minute Dinner!

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber while white rice is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and often less expensive than shrimp.

Heat vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add diced carrot and frozen peas; cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Push vegetables to one side of the skillet; crack beaten eggs into the empty side.

Scramble eggs until just set, then mix with the vegetables.

Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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