Bento sides

Onion Carrot Egg Stir-Fry (Bento Side)

Onion and carrot sautéed sweet, then folded with egg—colorful and bento-friendly.

Total 17 min Skillet Easy 2 servings
Skillet Bento-friendly dishesBudget-friendly meals
Onion Carrot Egg Stir-Fry (Bento Side)

Soften onion and carrot before eggs so sweetness concentrates and the side stays light when cool.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 9 min

  1. Cut 1/2 onion into fine strips; cut 80 g carrot into fine strips or small dice; beat 2 eggs. Mix a pinch of salt with 1/2 tsp soy sauce and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium; stir-fry onion and carrot about 3 minutes until onion turns translucent and carrot softens slightly.
  3. Push vegetables to the side; pour eggs into the center. When the bottom sets, gently fold into chunks (about 1 minute).
  4. Toss vegetables and egg together; drizzle in the soy sauce and salt mixture.
  5. When egg is fully set and vegetables are tender but still sweet, serve. Let cool before packing bento to reduce moisture.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Thinner carrot cooks faster.
  • Spread chilled rice or cooked noodles before cooking so they separate instead of clumping and take on sauce evenly.

Refrigerate 1–2 days.

Substitutions

Chopped scallions for aroma.

Optional add-ins

+Diced ham+Shredded cheese+Chopped scallions

FAQ

Can I skip soy sauce?

Salt alone is fine.

Freezer OK?

Not recommended—texture suffers.

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

Yes. Refrigerate the cooked starch and toppings separately, then reheat and combine just before serving for better texture.