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High Protein Breakfast Fried Rice - A Satisfying, Savory Start

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, chilled rice (preferably day-old jasmine or long-grain)
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6–8 oz chicken sausage, diced (or turkey sausage)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, peas, or broccoli, diced small)
  • 3 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional but great)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, canola, or peanut) for cooking
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: sriracha, chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, lime wedge

Method
 

  1. Prep the rice: Break up cold, cooked rice with your hands or a fork so there are no clumps. This helps it fry evenly without getting mushy.
  2. Cook the sausage: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken sausage and cook until browned at the edges, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Scramble the eggs: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set. Slide the eggs onto the plate with the sausage.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Toss in onion and the white parts of the scallions. Cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add veggies and edamame: Stir-fry the mixed vegetables and edamame for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Keep them moving so they don’t steam.
  6. Fry the rice: Add the rice to the pan. Spread it out and let it sit for 30–45 seconds, then stir. Repeat a couple of times to get some toasty bits.
  7. Season: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss well to coat. Taste and add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Bring it all together: Return sausage and eggs to the pan. Add the green parts of the scallions. Toss until everything is hot and well combined, about 1–2 minutes.
  9. Serve: Finish with a squeeze of lime if you like. Top with chili crisp or sriracha and sesame seeds. Eat hot.