High Protein Egg Fried Rice
A delightful twist on classic fried rice, packed with protein from eggs and the nutty flavor of brown rice, making it a healthy comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups peas and carrots
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. Gather all your ingredients and have them ready to go.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and make sure it’s hot.
- Scramble the eggs in the pan until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the peas and carrots for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the cooked brown rice, stirring for about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix the scrambled eggs back in and drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, tossing gently.
- Finish with the green onions, stirring them through just before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in spices or herbs. Adjust soy sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: fried rice, high protein, easy dinner, quick meal