Easy Egg Fried Rice

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 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 1 small onion and 1 medium carrot; cook for about 6 minutes until tender.

Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 14 oz (400g) cooked rice; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add ½ cup (60g) frozen peas; cook for 2 more minutes.

Push the rice to the sides of the skillet; add 1 tsp vegetable oil.

Scramble 2 small eggs in the empty side of the skillet.

Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil; stir to combine.

Add chopped scallions and serve immediately.

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