High Protein Fried Rice with Sausage
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this High Protein Fried Rice with Sausage—a hearty, nutrient-packed twist on the classic takeout favorite. Loaded with wholesome brown rice, protein-rich chicken sausage, and scrambled eggs, this dish is balanced by vibrant vegetables like peas, carrots, and green onions for a colorful, satisfying meal. Infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, and perfectly seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of black pepper, every bite bursts with flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy schedules while catering to fitness-focused lifestyles. Serve it piping hot for a filling, wholesome dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 links chicken sausage
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 large carrot
- 3 stalks green onions
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions, then spread it out on a baking sheet to cool and dry slightly.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken sausage links and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and slice into rounds.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and the sesame oil.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
Push the carrot to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble them until mostly cooked through, then mix them with the carrot.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked brown rice, sliced chicken sausage, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Season with black pepper and adjust soy sauce to taste.
Finish by stirring in the chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 4342 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 92.6 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
