Description
Breakfast Fried Rice is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining the savory goodness of fried rice with breakfast staples. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy mornings or as a satisfying lunch option. With vibrant vegetables and protein-packed eggs, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover rice and veggies in your fridge!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 c cold cooked rice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 c frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 4 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking chopped turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then set aside.
- Scramble eggs seasoned with salt and pepper in the same skillet, then remove once cooked.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add cold cooked rice, flattening it out to fry undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, frozen peas, carrots, and sesame oil, tossing until heated through.
- Combine the turkey bacon and scrambled eggs back into the skillet, adding sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg