High-Protein Breakfast Fried Rice
A quick and satisfying breakfast fried rice packed with protein, colorful vegetables, and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
- 2 cups leftover rice
- 1 cup lean protein (chicken, turkey, or tofu)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Scramble the eggs in the heated pan until fully cooked, then set them aside on a plate.
- Add the leftover rice to the same pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until heated through.
- Toss in your chosen protein along with the vegetables and cook until well-heated.
- Fold in the reserved scrambled eggs, pour in soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir everything together until fully combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice. Consider marinating your protein in soy sauce for extra flavor.
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