Egg Fried Rice
A lunch you can make in minutes, 470 calories and 18g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 200 g cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 carrot
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Steps
- Scramble the eggs and set aside.
- Stir-fry diced carrot and peas, then add the rice.
- Return the eggs, add soy sauce and toss.
Nutrition breakdown
At 470 calories this is a substantial lunch, best when it's carrying a bigger share of your daily total or fuelling a training day. It brings 18g of protein, so pair it with a protein-rich snack or side if this is a main meal and you're chasing a higher daily target. It leans toward carbohydrate (56% of calories), which makes it a good choice around workouts when your muscles actually want that glycogen. That works out to about 3.8g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.
Why this lunch works
This lunch earns its place because it proves a plant-forward plate can still hit real protein numbers, not just salad; and it comes together in minutes, which is the real reason healthy eating sticks — convenience beats willpower. Built around rice, eggs, peas, carrot, soy sauce, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.
Tips & variations
- Prep ahead: double the rice and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
- Bump the protein: add an egg, a scoop of Greek yogurt or a few extra grams of eggs to push it over 30g if this is your main meal.
- Season boldly: a squeeze of citrus, fresh herbs or a pinch of chilli lifts the whole dish for zero extra calories.
- Track it in one tap: log Egg Fried Rice in FitScan and its 470 calories and 18g protein count straight toward your daily macros.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg Fried Rice?
One serving of Egg Fried Rice has 470 calories, with 18g protein, 66g carbs and 13g fat.
Is Egg Fried Rice good for weight loss?
It can be — its 470 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.
Can I meal-prep Egg Fried Rice in advance?
Most of these ingredients — rice, eggs, peas, carrot, soy sauce — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.
Track this recipe automatically
Log it in FitScan with one tap and it counts toward your daily macros. Download free on iPhone.
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