Easy Fried Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496kcal
Easy Fried Rice makes a lovely light meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side to an Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 130 g diced bacon
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 75 g frozen peas
- 100 g frozen corn
- 4 eggs, whisked (1 egg per person)
- 675 g cooked rice (day-old or freshly made)
- 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
- Crispy fried shallots, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil – Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat.
- Cook the bacon and garlic – Add the bacon and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the veggies – Add the peas and corn. Cook for a further 1 minute, stirring until the peas and corn are just thawed.
- Add the egg – Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the egg. Cook for 2–3 minutes until firm, using a spatula to break up into pieces.
- Add the rice and final ingredients – Add the rice, spring onion, sesame oil and tamari to the pan. Stir gently to combine and heat the rice through if needed.
- Serve – Serve topped with crispy fried shallots, if using.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
If freshly cooked rice is used, the fried rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.LEFTOVERS
If freshly cooked rice is used, the fried rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.Nutrition Facts
Easy Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
496
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
1398
mg
61
%
Potassium
284
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
58
g
19
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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