How many calories are in Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion?
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion has about 484 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is a Dinner international recipe with 484 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
484 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
17.2 g
About This Recipe
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around rice, egg, and carrot.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 484 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
First, dice the carrot, chop the scallion (white part) and garlic. Grate the ginger and set aside.
Separately, beat the egg in a bowl and set aside.
Place a pot filled with water over high heat. Once boiling, add the peas and carrots and boil for 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Heat a non-stick frying pan and pour the egg. Once the bottom is set, flip and cook until set. Turn off and set aside.
Place a wok over high heat. Once heated, add half of the oil, lower the heat to medium and stir-fry the garlic and scallion (white part) for a few seconds.
Add the previously cooked rice, the remaining oil, soy sauce, peas, carrot, diced egg and stir.
Season to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
484
Protein
17.2g
Carbs
75.9g
Fat
15.5g
Fiber
12.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion has about 484 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Soy Sauce for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is ready when the egg is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
Yes. Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Soy Sauce. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Egg, Tree Nut, Soy, and Sesame. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Fried Rice with Carrots and Scallion higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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