Recipes

$1 Savory Garlic Egg Fried Rice Breakfast

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 15, 2026
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EXTREME SAVINGS
Just $0.98 per serving
Most people spend $10–$15 on takeout fried rice → YOU SAVE UP TO 93%

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

CRUNCH THE NUMBERS Skip the takeout — this garlicky egg fried rice comes together in 10 minutes using leftover rice. Protein-packed, savory, and satisfying for under a dollar.

$0.98

YOUR cost/serving

$10–$15

Takeout fried rice

93%

Savings vs. takeout

PRICE LOCKED: CHEAPER THAN A DELIVERY FEE

Ingredients

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  •   1 cup rice (cooked)
  •   1 egg
  •   1 tsp butter (or oil)
  •   1 clove garlic (minced)
  •   splash soy sauce
  •   green onion
  •   frozen peas (or veggies)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Heat butter or oil in a skillet.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add cooked rice and frozen vegetables.
  4. Stir for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Push rice to one side of the pan.
  6. Crack egg into empty side and scramble.
  7. Mix everything together.
  8. Add soy sauce and green onion.

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

Ingredient Cost
Cooked rice (1 cup) $0.25
Egg (1) $0.20
Butter or oil (1 tsp) $0.07
Garlic (1 clove) $0.08
Soy sauce (splash) $0.10
Green onion $0.12
Frozen peas or veggies $0.16
TOTAL $0.98

WAREHOUSE PRO TIP
Use leftover rice from yesterday (drier rice makes better fried rice)! Buy a giant bag of frozen mixed veggies → pennies per serving and lasts months.

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