Spring Green Fried Rice and Eggs
Spring Green Fried Rice and Eggs is a vibrant dish that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with fresh green peas and aromatic seasonings, all tossed with perfectly cooked jasmine rice. This delightful meal is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a comforting recipe that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus more for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping green onions, mincing garlic, and whisking eggs until fluffy.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add whisked eggs to the skillet. Stir gently until scrambled and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes), then remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, add more sesame oil if needed. Toss in cooked rice and stir-fry until heated through and slightly crispy (around 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green peas, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until peas are tender yet bright green.
- Fold in scrambled eggs and chopped green onions until well combined. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating bell peppers or snap peas. Experiment with sauces like sriracha for extra zing. Garnish with sesame seeds for an appealing touch.