Single Serving Fried Rice

Single Serving Fried Rice made with leftover rice, chopped vegetables, and seasonings for an easy way to make fried rice for one!

This past spring, our oven and stove cooktop burnt out in a single firework that went “POP!” inside the oven doors. 

Being a recipe creator, I was immediately concerned about how to keep the recipe creation going without an oven. 

Our landlord proactively supplied us with a portable cooktop so that we could still do a little cooking. 

That week sans workable oven, we had fried rice almost every single night.

(Excluding that one one night where we tried to boil pasta and it came out a little crunchy. M still ate it anyway.)

While our cooktop couldn’t successfully keep a roiling boil, it made a mean fried rice, friends.  

When the new oven rolled in the front doors, I was a little sad to let the induction cooktop that heated a pan to temp on command go. 

That’s OK, because I’m sharing with you the secret of Single Serving Fried Rice with you, today.

Why single serving, Lauren, you might ask?

Well, on the small induction cooktop, the burners were tiny so M and I made our fried rice in his and hers skillets to maximize our cooking. 

So while this was savvy for our temporary cooking situation, it also dovetails nicely in the real world.

Like those instances that you have a small amount of rice left with no plans for. 

Or the night you’re cooking for yours truly and no one else and just want one serving only. 

Hello, Single Serving Fried Rice, the easiest way to make fried rice for one with leftover rice, chopped vegetables, and seasonings!

What You Need to Make Single Serving Fried Rice

The ingredients for this single serving fried rice are fuss-free.

As this recipe is meant 

Here’s what you need to make single serving fried rice:

• avocado oil
• white onion
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• frozen peas 
• coconut aminos
• green onion
• cooked rice
• chili garlic paste 
• No-Sugar-Added SunButter

That’s it!

How to Make Single Serving Fried Rice

Add the avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is warm, add in the onion and carrot.

Cook until the vegetables are fragrant and just fork tender, about 3-4 minutes.

To the pan, add in the white and light parts of the green onions, along with the bell pepper, and frozen peas.

Cover with a lid and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add in the cooked rice and the coconut aminos and stir well to combine.

Cook for another 2 minutes.

Add in the chili garlic paste and No-Sugar-Added SunButter, and stir-fry until the contents are well-combined and warmed throughout, or another 1 to 2 minutes. 

Swaps and Substitutions

As this recipe is meant to be made in situations where you need a single serving meal fast, the vegetables and additions are customizable. 

I like using carrots, bell pepper, and peas, but some other vegetables I’ve tried and loved are chopped broccoli, zucchini, corn, and green beans. 

You might need to adjust the cook time depending on what vegetables you use. 

For rice, I typically stick to jasmine rice, but brown, red, or black rice will work, too. 

In general, older drier rice works better than fresher wetter rice, but I’ve also been known to make fresh rice JUST to try turn around it fry it. 

Older rice will lead to crispier fried rice while fresher rice will yield chewier, softer fried rice and has more of a tendency to clump up. 

When you can, use that old rice in the back of the fridge!

I love adding in chili garlic paste, SunButter, and coconut aminos; my personal trifecta. 

For the SunButter you can add a dollop of any nut or seed butter to make it super creamy. 

Some other seasoning additions are fresh squeezed lime and sriracha.

Make it yours! 

How to Serve Single Serving Fried Rice

Here’s what you need for serving:

• green onion or chives
• sriracha
• sesame seeds

That’s it!

Serve the fried rice warm with optional toppings.

I love mine with green onions and sesame seeds.

You can also add baked tofu, tempeh, or edamame on top for extra protein. 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Enjoy!

More Vegan Fried Rice

• Forbidden Fried Rice

• SunButter Quinoa Fried Rice

• Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice

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XO Lauren

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