The Best Breakfast Fried Rice

If you’re anything like me—working a 9 to 5, juggling meetings, and trying to squeeze in workouts and self-care…. you know how chaotic mornings can get.

That’s why I’m obsessed with breakfast meal prep recipes that are quick, filling, and actually taste amazing. Which brings me to my go-to savory breakfast idea that makes mornings feel a little more put together, even if I’m grabbing a fork while answering emails.

This easy breakfast fried rice is packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, and day-old rice fried to crispy perfection. It’s everything I love about classic fried rice, but with a breakfast twist. Plus, it reheats like a dream, which means you can make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast all week long.

The Best Breakfast Fried Rice

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Start your day with this easy and flavorful breakfast fried rice recipe, packed with savory eggs, veggies, and crispy rice!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold cooked rice (jasmine or brown rice works great)
• 2 eggs scrambled
• ½ cup diced bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped spinach or kale
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: cooked bacon turkey sausage, or tofu for extra protein

Instructions

• Prep your ingredients ahead of time! Chop veggies, scramble eggs, and get your rice cold and ready.
• In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add veggies and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
• Push veggies to the side and scramble the eggs directly in the pan.
• Add in the cold rice and break it up with a spatula. Stir everything together.
• Drizzle in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and lightly crispy.
• Top with green onions and serve immediately, or portion into containers for the week!