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Egg Fried Rice (Simple)

Simple egg fried rice. Comforting one-pan meal.

⏱️ 13 min
🥚 12g protein
💷 £0.60 per serving

Egg fried rice uses leftover rice transformed with scrambled egg into comforting meal. One pan, minimal ingredients, maximum comfort. Provides both protein and carbs together.

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time: 5 min min
Cook Time: 8 min min
Total Time: 13 min
Servings: 1 small bowl
Protein per Serving: 12g
Portion Size: 1 bowl (leftover rice + 1 egg)

Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with half the bowl. Even this provides 6g protein and carbs. Fried rice can be quite filling.

🥚 Ingredients

1 pouch microwave rice or 150g leftover cooked rice, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon oil, splash of soy sauce (optional), frozen peas handful (optional)

📝 Instructions

Heat oil in non-stick pan. Add cold rice and break up with spatula. Fry 2-3 minutes. Push rice to side. Crack egg into pan. Scramble quickly. Mix egg through rice. Add peas if using. Cook 2 more minutes. Add soy sauce if using. Serve hot.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Cook full portion but eat just half. Even this provides protein and carbs together. Save rest for later.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Very plain fried rice minimal soy sauce. Serve warm not hot. Small spoonfuls. Egg pieces for protein rice for gentle carbs.

😊 Normal Appetite

Make with 2 eggs and more rice for larger portion. Add diced ham or chicken for extra protein. Very filling meal.

💜 Egg fried rice eaten straight from the pan it was cooked in is efficient one-pan meal. Minimal washing up.

💜 Half a bowl provides both protein from egg and carbs from rice. You're eating balanced meal in one dish.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Store in fridge up to 24 hours. Reheat thoroughly (never reheat rice more than once for food safety). Best eaten fresh.

📊 Nutrition & Compliance

Protein per serving: 12g
Calories per serving: 240
Fiber: 2g
Carbs: 36g

Egg provides protein. Rice provides carbohydrates. Cooking together creates satisfying meal. Uses leftover rice preventing waste. Quick one-pan method.

Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time
5 min min
Cook Time
8 min min
Servings
1 small bowl
Protein
12g
🍽️ Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with half the bowl. Even this provides 6g protein and carbs. Fried rice can be quite filling.

🥚 Ingredients

1 pouch microwave rice or 150g leftover cooked rice, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon oil, splash of soy sauce (optional), frozen peas handful (optional)

📝 Instructions

Heat oil in non-stick pan. Add cold rice and break up with spatula. Fry 2-3 minutes. Push rice to side. Crack egg into pan. Scramble quickly. Mix egg through rice. Add peas if using. Cook 2 more minutes. Add soy sauce if using. Serve hot.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Cook full portion but eat just half. Even this provides protein and carbs together. Save rest for later.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Very plain fried rice minimal soy sauce. Serve warm not hot. Small spoonfuls. Egg pieces for protein rice for gentle carbs.

😊 Normal Appetite

Make with 2 eggs and more rice for larger portion. Add diced ham or chicken for extra protein. Very filling meal.

💚 You're Doing Great

💜
Egg fried rice eaten straight from the pan it was cooked in is efficient one-pan meal. Minimal washing up.
💜
Half a bowl provides both protein from egg and carbs from rice. You're eating balanced meal in one dish.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Store in fridge up to 24 hours. Reheat thoroughly (never reheat rice more than once for food safety). Best eaten fresh.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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