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A close-up of a bowl of delicious 7-ingredient egg fried rice with peas and green onions.

7-Ingredient Egg Fried Rice

This recipe for 7-Ingredient Egg Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy mornings, lunches, or dinners. It uses simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Standing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
For the Stir-fry
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green beans or peas
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Medium skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Bring the water, soy sauce, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the instant rice, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and green beans or peas in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the beaten egg into the skillet and fry for 2 minutes, scrambling the egg as it cooks.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the egg mixture and mix well. Season with black pepper.

Notes

This recipe is a great base for customization. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli. You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.

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