Easy Bacon Fried Rice

This is a bacon fried rice recipe that I luckily created from practically threadbare cabinets one evening. It's the epitome of comfort food and is a breeze to make. The green beans really complement the flavors, but feel free to use any veggie you have on hand.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
• ½ onion, roughly chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Drain all but 1 to 2 teaspoons of bacon grease from the skillet. Add green beans, onion, and garlic. Sauté until bacon is crisp and green beans and onions are softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Push bacon mixture to one side of the skillet; heat sesame oil on the empty side, about 30 seconds. Pour in egg; cook until just set, about 1 minute. Stir into bacon mixture to combine.

Step 3

Mix in rice. Stir in soy sauce until rice is evenly coated. Cook until rice is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.