Egg Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice costs about $3.25 to make ($0.81 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 465 calories, 15 g protein, and 67 g net carbs. Total time: 25 min.
- 15 g protein/serving
- 465 calories/serving
- 67 g net carbs
- 25 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Day-old rice, eggs, and a bag of frozen vegetables — dinner in 15 minutes for about a dollar a plate. The best use of leftover rice there is.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 cups dry rice (or 4 cups cooked, day-old) | $0.57 |
| 4 large eggs | $0.73 |
| 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables | $0.72 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauce | $0.38 |
| 2 tbsp oil | $0.48 |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | $0.12 |
| salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $3.25 |
How to make it
- If starting from dry, cook rice ahead and chill — cold rice fries better.
- Scramble eggs in half the oil over high heat; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, garlic, and frozen vegetables; stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Add rice, breaking up clumps, and fry 4–5 minutes. Return eggs, add soy sauce, toss and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 465 |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Net carbs | 67 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 735 mg |
Substitutions
- Mixed vegetables, frozen (peas/carrots/corn) → Green cabbage — saves $0.03/serving, −1 g protein. thin-sliced cabbage fries beautifully and costs less
Make it cheaper
This is the designated destination for any leftover rice and stray vegetables — costed fresh here, it's cheaper still when the rice is already made.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Egg Fried Rice?
About $3.25 total, or $0.81 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Egg Fried Rice?
Each serving has roughly 15 g of protein (465 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Egg Fried Rice cheaper?
This is the designated destination for any leftover rice and stray vegetables — costed fresh here, it's cheaper still when the rice is already made.
Do leftovers of Egg Fried Rice keep well?
Fine for 2 days, though best fresh from the wok.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.