How to Make Breakfast Fried Brown Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that will keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime? Breakfast fried brown rice is the perfect solution. This savory and hearty dish is a great way to use up leftover brown rice from last night's dinner, and it's loaded with protein and healthy veggies to start your day off right.

Not only is this breakfast fried brown rice recipe easy to make, but it's also incredibly versatile. You can customize it to suit your taste ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided, or more as needed
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Preheat a wok or skillet on high heat for 1 minute.
  • Coat wok thoroughly with 2 tablespoons peanut oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir onion until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Crack eggs directly into the wok. Stir quickly to scramble until eggs begin to set but are still fluid, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir ham into the wok and cook just until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Stir butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil into the wok; let warm for 10 seconds. Add rice and stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes, adding more oil if rice begins to stick.
  • Season fried rice with salt and pepper; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Nutrition

    491 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 700mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 311mg