Quick, comforting, and full of flavour — this Loaded Bacon Fried Rice is your new go-to for easy weeknight dinners. It’s a family favourite, reimagined with extra veggies and nourishing upgrades that support gut health while still delivering on taste.
Created by Live Love Nourish and brought to life with fresh, spray-free produce from Spray-Free Farmacy, this dish is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and completely delicious.
🍳 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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A classic fried rice — with a healthy twist
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Boosted with extra veggies for fibre and nutrients
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Naturally gluten free and dairy free
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Great for leftovers or lunchboxes
- Ready in 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 small onion, finely diced
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250g bacon, rind removed and chopped
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300g broccoli, cut into florets
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350g Spring Harvest frozen vegetables
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4 spring onions (eschallots), finely sliced
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1 long red chilli, finely sliced
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6 eggs
Pantry staples (not included in the recipe kit):
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2 cups rice (ideally cooked the day before)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (use tamari for GF)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Optional: Edamame beans
🍽 Instructions
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Cook rice according to packet directions. Set aside. (Tip: day-old rice works best.)
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Whisk eggs and pour into a heated, oiled frying pan. Spread into a thin layer, flip to cook through, then remove and chop. Set aside.
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Place broccoli in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
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In the same pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic, onion, and bacon. Stir consistently until onion softens and bacon is cooked through.
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Add frozen vegetables and stir through to heat.
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Return broccoli and cooked rice to the pan. Mix to combine.
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Stir through tamari/soy sauce, scrambled egg, and spring onions.
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Serve topped with sesame seeds and sliced chilli.
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Optional: Add edamame beans with the vegetables for a protein boost.
💡 Tips & Add-Ons
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Make it vegetarian: Skip bacon and use tofu or extra edamame
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Add crunch: Top with chopped cashews or sesame slaw
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Spice it up: Add sriracha or chilli oil at serving
- Serve with: A side of miso soup or cucumber salad