Breakfast Fried Rice with Sausage

⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 10 minutes

• Total: 20 minutes

• Servings: 2–3

🍳 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice (cold rice works best)

• 2–3 eggs

• 2 tbsp oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ small onion, chopped

• ½ cup breakfast meat (chicken, sausage, beef, or turkey)

• ¼ cup bell peppers (optional)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped spring onions

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat pan on medium-high heat. Add oil or butter.

2. Scramble eggs lightly in the pan, then remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics:
   Add garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant.

4. Add protein & veggies:
   Stir in breakfast meat and bell peppers. Cook until heated through.

5. Add rice:
   Add rice, break up clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

6. Season:
   Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil.

7. Finish:
   Return eggs to pan. Toss well and cook 1 more minute.

8. Garnish & serve with spring onions.

🍽 Taste & Texture

✔ Savory & comforting
✔ Fluffy rice
✔ Soft eggs with crisp bits
✔ Balanced breakfast flavors

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra protein: Add more eggs

• Spicy: Add chili oil or sriracha

• Veggie-only: Skip meat, add peas or corn

• Low-sodium: Use light soy sauce

• Keto-ish: Replace rice with cauliflower rice

📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 350

• Protein: 18g

• Carbs: 42g

• Fat: 14g