Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

Carrots

Diced

1 unit

Green Bell Pepper

Diced

0.5 unit

Yellow Onion

Diced

3.5 cup

Cooked Brown Rice

0.25 cup

Olive Oil

4 unit

Eggs

3 unit

Egg Whites

0.25 cup

Soy Sauce

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Dice carrots, green bell pepper, and yellow onion.

Step 2
~2 min

Cook brown rice if not already cooked.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat half of the olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Beat eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole egg) together.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour beaten eggs into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until scrambled.

Step 6
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove scrambled eggs from the pan and set aside.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and heat.

Step 9
~2 min

Add diced carrots to the pan and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add diced green bell pepper to the pan and cook for 1 minute over medium heat.

Step 11
~2 min

Add diced yellow onion to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, until softened but not squishy.

Step 12
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13
~2 min

Add cooked brown rice to the pan with the vegetables.

Step 14
~2 min

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly to prevent sticking.

Step 15
~2 min

Add soy sauce and mix well.

Step 16
~2 min

Add scrambled eggs back to the pan and mix everything together on low heat for about 2 minutes.

Step 17
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 18
~2 min

Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like peas or corn.

Use leftover cooked chicken or tofu for added protein.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or a main course.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Miso soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Common and versatile dish in many Asian cultures.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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