Easy One-Pot Fried Rice for a Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
This one-pot fried rice is a vibrant blend of sautéed vegetables, fluffy rice, and savory seasonings, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot or Deep Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Rice Rinsed until water runs clear.
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For sautéing vegetables.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 cup Carrots Finely chopped.
- 1 cup Green Peas Frozen.
- 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced (any color).
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For flavor enhancement.
- 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped, for garnish.
- 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten.
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
Instructions
- Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the diced carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Mix in the frozen green peas and diced bell peppers, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the space. Scramble until fully cooked.
- Combine the scrambled eggs with the vegetables.
- Add the rinsed rice, breaking any clumps and mixing well.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir thoroughly to coat the rice.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the rice and mix well.
- Continue to cook over medium heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add proteins or other vegetables as desired.