Perfect Egg Fried Rice (+ Variations)

Showing you how to cook perfect egg fried rice! Made with a simple ingredient list including rice, carrots, beans and eggs tossed in a simple soy and sesame oil sauce. It's kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for using up what you have in your fridge and pantry.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large wok or pan.

Step 2

Beat the eggs together, season with salt and pepper, then add to the heated pan.

Step 3

Cook the eggs, scrambling, until cooked through. Transfer the eggs to a clean bowl.

Step 4

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok or pan.

Step 5

Add the onions and ginger, and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the carrots, bell pepper and green beans, and cook for another 5 or so minutes, until cooked to your liking.

Step 7

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice to the pan and stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Fold in the eggs.

Step 9

Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Step 10

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Step 11

fridge– store in meal prep containers in the fridge for up to 4 days

Step 12

reheat- in the microwave or the frying pan until steaming hot

Step 13

freezer- store in meal prep containers in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure your meals are fully cooled before freezing.

Step 14

reheat- I recommend you thaw completely before reheating in the microwave or the frying pan until steaming hot

Step 15

Day-old cooked long grain white rice (jasmine or basmati) recommended for this recipe. If you are cooking the rice fresh, spread it out on a sheet pan and refrigerate while you prep the other ingredients.

Step 16

If using regular soy sauce (not reduced sodium), you may not need additional salt.

Step 17

Swap for coconut aminos and add salt to taste for a gluten-free recipe.

Step 18

chicken fried rice- add 1 lb of cooked, cooled + cubed chicken, reduce the eggs to 3

Step 19

shrimp fried rice- cook shrimp in 1 tablespoon of oil, remove from the pan and follow remaining steps in the recipe card above. Return the shrimp with the rice at the end and stir until warmed through.

Step 20

pork fried rice- add 4 cups cooked + cooled pork (works great with pork tenderloin!)

Step 21

quinoa fried rice- replace the cooked rice with quinoa

Step 22

cauliflower fried rice- find the recipe here

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