Breakfast is often heralded as the most important meal of the day, and what better way to kickstart your morning than with a plate of Breakfast Fried Rice? This hearty dish combines the savory goodness of proteins, fresh vegetables, and flavorful rice, making it a satisfying option that’s quick to prepare. Whether you have leftover rice from dinner or want to whip up something fresh, this recipe is sure to please!
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this mouth-watering Breakfast Fried Rice:
- Proteins:
- 5 oz Canadian bacon, chopped into pieces
- ½ lb pork sausage (e.g., Jimmy Dean)
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetables:
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Rice:
- 5 cups cooked and chilled rice (short-grain white rice preferred)
- Seasonings:
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4-5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Grocery List
To make your shopping easier, here’s a consolidated grocery list:
- Canadian bacon (5 oz)
- Pork sausage (½ lb)
- Eggs (5 large)
- Bell pepper (1)
- Carrots (2 medium)
- White onion (1 small)
- Frozen peas (1/3 cup)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Green onions (1 bunch)
- Short-grain white rice (5 cups cooked)
- Low-sodium soy sauce (4-5 tablespoons)
- Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Breakfast Fried Rice:
- Cook the Meat:
- In a large non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat, cook the Canadian bacon in a single layer for about 2 minutes without stirring.
- Stir the bacon and cook for another minute until crispy. Remove it to a large bowl.
- In the same pan, crumble the pork sausage and cook until browned. Add it to the bowl with the bacon.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- If needed, add 1 tablespoon of oil or butter to the pan.
- Add the diced bell pepper, carrots, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove this mixture to the bowl with the meats.
- Scramble Eggs:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In the same pan, add the chilled rice and spread it out evenly. Fry for about 4–5 minutes, allowing it to get slightly crispy.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well.
- Add back in the meat and vegetable mixture along with the scrambled eggs. Stir everything together until heated through.
- Finally, fold in the sliced green onions.
- Serve:
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Breakfast Fried Rice!
Nutritional Information
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Here’s a breakdown of the nutritional content per serving:
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~18 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Carbohydrates: ~30 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~600 mg
Tips & Notes
- For added flavor, consider using leftover rice as it fries up better than freshly cooked rice.
- Feel free to customize this dish by adding other vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add tofu or more vegetables.
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Start your day right with this delightful Breakfast Fried Rice; it’s not just a meal—it’s a celebration of flavors that will keep you energized throughout your busy day!
