This hearty breakfast fried rice is the perfect way to start your day — warm, savory and packed with flavor in every bite. Tender peas and carrots, fluffy scrambled eggs and nutty brown rice are cooked in bacon fat for a smoky, satisfying twist on a morning classic. The green onion garnish adds a pop of fresh flavor, while optional coconut aminos give it an extra punch of umami goodness. Bonus: it’s meal-prep friendly! Make a batch, divide it up and enjoy a protein-packed breakfast that’s ready to heat and eat all week long.
Breakfast Fried Rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 636 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices pork bacon
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 2 cups frozen peas & carrots
- 8 whole eggs
- 8 egg whites
- 6 green onions sliced
- Optional: Coconut aminos
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving grease in the pan.
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Add peas and carrots until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
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Whisk eggs.
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Push veggies to the side and pour in egg mixture, scrambling until fully cooked. Mix with veggies.
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Add cooked rice, mixing so it’s all combined. Add additional salt and pepper as needed.
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Separate into four containers for prepped breakfasts. Garnish with green onions.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 636
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 342mg114%
Sodium 432mg18%
Potassium 703mg20%
Carbohydrates 83g28%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 7311IU146%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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