Bacon & Broccoli Garlic Fried Rice
- SERVES: 4 to 6
- PREP: 5 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Your new go-to weeknight meal that packs in vegetables… and a little bacon.
Fried rice is a go-to super fast dinner that kids and adults love equally. This version is super garlicky and is filled with crispy bacon and crunchy broccoli to make things a liiiitle healthier. But here's the best thing about fried rice: it's super adaptable! You can swap the bacon for mushrooms if you're vegetarian, add some eggs, or pack in even more veggies, like peppers or snap peas. Pro tip: Use leftover rice instead of fresh-cooked rice, since it is drier and will get crispier in the skillet.
- ¾
cup chicken broth
- 2
tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
- 2
tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6-7
slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 ounces), diced
- 2
tablespoons minced garlic
- 1
fresh hot chili, minced (seeded if you don’t like it too hot)
- 3
cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch florets
- ½
cup chopped scallions
- 4
cups cooked rice
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