Quick and Flavorful Bacon Fried Rice
Satisfy your cravings with this Quick and Flavorful Bacon Fried Rice Recipe! This dish combines crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice into a delightful meal that bursts with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make dish that guarantees everyone will come back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Add green onions, peas, and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Push vegetables aside in the skillet and scramble the eggs on the empty side until fully cooked. Mix with vegetables.
- Stir in day-old rice, breaking up clumps while combining everything well.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture; stir to combine thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg