This healthy Breakfast Fried Rice recipe is the perfect way to start your day! This bacon fried rice can be a filling breakfast or breakfast side dish!
Who doesn’t love bacon?! I love that this healthy breakfast fried rice packs in the flavor of bacon and chicken sausage along with the fresh veggies. This is a recipe that we eat anytime of day.
If you’re on the 21 Day Fix, this recipe is extra awesome because the entire family can enjoy it and nobody will know it’s healthy!
Everyone will devour this breakfast fried rice without knowing they’re getting a lightened up version that hides some vegetables as well.
Healthy Breakfast Fried Rice
Cooking this in a cast iron skillet is easy and quick. If you prefer to use a wok I think that would work just as well if not better! This recipe comes together in just a few minutes, so it’s perfect for those nights when you don’t know what to cook.
If you are not on the 21 Day Fix here’s a link to the program so you can check it out. It’s a great way to jumpstart your healthy lifestyle goals.
Why does the recipe say to make the rice ahead of time?
If the rice sits overnight it’s not quite as sticky. I love using this Instant Pot brown rice recipe to cook mine in big batches and then freeze, so I always have perfect rice for this recipe.
If you don’t have any rice that you’ve already made, that is absolutely ok–it’ll still be delicious!
What is Tamari?
Tamari is similar to soy sauce, but it’s Japanese (soy sauce is a Chinese condiment). It’s usually thicker, less salty, and contains less wheat. Once I tried tamari, I switched immediately to using that exclusively and have never purchased soy sauce again.
I feel that tamari has a much better flavor than soy sauce. It’s more expensive, for sure, but worth it to me.
I love making healthy alternatives to my favorite recipes. Like this delicious Instant Pot Lasagna that is 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers friendly! Or maybe these awesome cupcakes?! Bacon and cupcakes without straying from the 21 Day Fix?!
Healthy Breakfast Fried Rice
Ingredients
Ingredients for Breakfast Fried Rice:
- 1/2 cup green onion diced
- 1/4 cup Tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp coconut crystals optional
- 2 cups bell pepper diced
- 1 cup peas & carrots frozen
- 3/4 cups ham diced, fat free if you're on the 21 Day Fix
- 4 eggs scrambled
- 3/4 cups link sausage diced, I use all natural chicken sausage
- 8 slices turkey bacon cooked and broken into bite-sized pieces
- 2 1/2 cups brown rice cook the day before and store in refrigerator for best results
Instructions
Directions for Breakfast Fried Rice:
- Mix Tamari with coconut crystals and mustard Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet or wok.
- Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, ham and sausage (add any additional items at this time also).
- Sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Add bacon, peas and carrots and rice.
- Pour Tamari mixture over rice and stir gently to combine
- Gently stir in cooked eggs. Cook until heated through.
Notes
Nutrition
*nutrition calculations are approximate
angie says
I love this idea for 80 Day Obsession. I understand that it is 1R, 1G, 1Y, but how much do you dish out per serving? 1 cup, 1.5 cups??
Thank you!
Becca says
I haven’t made it for the 80DO yet and measured, so you’d have to divide it up into six servings for an exact amount. My guess with that recipe is 2C per serving.
Lana says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! Can you freeze it?
Becca says
This is a great recipe to freeze!
Jill says
I did not see a mention of how many eggs in the recipe. Or is to your own preference on quantity?
Becca says
Formatting issue :) It was on the same line as the ingredient above it–fixed now!
Kim says
Sounds delicious
sarah says
Hello,
Could you use cauliflower rice instead of normal rice
Becca says
Yes!
James says
Hi,
How many days would you suggest this would keep for in the fridge? I’m cooking for just me and would like to get a few days worth. Is it just a simple microwaving to reheat?
Thanks for the recipe :)
Becca says
Hi James! I’ve kept this up to 5 days in the fridge, and it freezes very well too! Just a simple microwave for reheating–it’s an easy meal prep recipe for sure–it keeps well!
LISA HOFMANN says
This is great for timed nutrition for 80 Day Obsession!
Thank you for sharing!
Becca says
Absolutely!
Becca says
Absolutely!!
Nettie says
Hi Becca,
Is there a different protein/ amount that could be swapped out for the ham in this recipe? How much more eggs/turkey bacon/ chicken sausage would you mix into the skillet in place of the ham?
Thanks!
Becca says
Yes! I’d swap for 4 slices turkey bacon, two more eggs, or 3/4C chicken sausage.
Stevie says
Can we substitute raw sugar for the coconut sugar?
Becca says
You can–I’d use a little less than what’s called for.
Steven Schwartz says
Do you have instant pot directions for the fried rice recipe.
Thanks!!
Becca says
No, not yet!
Becca says
I have this new recipe that you might be interested in! https://mycrazygoodlife.com/the-best-cauliflower-fried-rice-instant-pot-slow-cooker-stovetop/