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Savory Breakfast Fried Rice

Breakfast Fried Rice

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Savory Breakfast Fried Rice is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. This quick and easy dish combines the smoky flavor of turkey bacon with fluffy scrambled eggs and colorful vegetables, all tossed with leftover rice for the ultimate breakfast experience. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, this recipe offers a healthy twist on traditional fried rice while being family-friendly and adaptable to your pantry staples. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a plateful of hearty goodness that’s full of flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 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 cups cold cooked rice
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 4 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining the turkey bacon.
  2. In a cold skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Cook in bacon fat until softly scrambled, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion in melted butter until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in cold rice, pressing into an even layer; let fry undisturbed for about 4–5 minutes.
  6. Pour soy sauce over the rice mixture, stir to combine, then add peas, carrots, corn, and sesame oil until warmed through.
  7. Gently fold in cooked bacon, scrambled eggs, and green onions before serving.

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