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Egg Fried Rice

Fluffy rice combined with scrambled egg, sweet peas, and a splash of soy sauce. Just one bowl!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp green onion sliced

Method
 

  1. Beat the egg in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds, stirring once, until scrambled.
  2. Add the rice, peas and carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  3. Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until hot.
  5. Top with sliced green onion and serve.

Notes

Day-old refrigerated rice works best; fresh rice can turn mushy.