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Bok Choy Fried Rice with Bacon

Bok Choy Fried Rice with Bacon – A Quick, Flavor-Packed Meal

A quick and delicious Bok Choy Fried Rice with Bacon, packed with flavor and a perfect gluten-free meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup short-grain rice A stickier variety that absorbs flavors well.
  • 1.2 cups water Use a 1:1.2 rice-to-water ratio.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups bok choy Separate the white stems from the leafy parts.
For the Protein
  • 4 ounces smoked shoulder bacon Offers a rich, savory flavor.
For Cooking and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on the saltiness of the bacon.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Can be swapped with vegetable or coconut oil.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Non-Stick Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook short-grain rice in a rice cooker using a 1:1.2 rice-to-water ratio, keeping it warm afterward.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add chopped bacon, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped bok choy stems in the pan with bacon drippings for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Add cooked rice to the pan, stir for 2-3 minutes, then fold in crispy bacon and bok choy leaves.
  5. Season with salt, press down to create a crispy bottom, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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