Description
Savory 20-Minute Bacon Fried Rice That’s Better Than Takeout combines the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with fluffy rice and vibrant veggies, all tossed in a savory sauce. This quick and satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes. Whip it up for a delightful meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted 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 some grease.
- In the same skillet, scramble the beaten eggs for about 2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add green onions, peas, and carrots to the skillet; sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in day-old rice, breaking up clumps as you mix everything together for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; stir well to coat. Mix in bacon and scrambled eggs before serving.
- Transfer to bowls or plates and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 210mg