Simple Egg and Rice Bowl
Warm white rice topped with fully cooked scrambled eggs makes a fast, minimal dinner that can be ready in minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Approximate Per Serving
- Calories: ~360 kcal
- Protein: ~16g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fat: ~10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Sodium: varies by sauce
Nutrition is an estimate and varies by ingredients, brands, and portion size.
Descriptions
The simple egg and rice bowl is useful when you want a short ingredient list and very little preparation. White rice is cooked until tender, and the eggs are scrambled softly but fully.
A tiny amount of low-sodium soy sauce or sesame oil can add flavor if it fits your dietary instructions and does not bother you. During a more restrictive stage, keep the bowl plain.
Directions
Warm the cooked white rice until steaming and tender.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl until smooth.
Heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over low to medium-low heat.
Cook the eggs gently, stirring until they are fully cooked but still soft.
Divide the rice between bowls and spoon the scrambled eggs over the top.
Add a very small amount of soy sauce, sesame oil, or broth only if those ingredients fit your current diet and are well tolerated.
Note's
- Use white rice rather than brown rice during a temporary low-fiber stage if advised.
- Keep sauces minimal.
- Skip raw vegetables, seeds, and crunchy toppings when they do not fit your plan.
- Cook eggs fully.
Serving Suggestions
Add a spoonful of warm broth if you want a softer bowl. Keep toppings simple and follow your clinician’s guidance for your current stage of recovery.
Storage and Reheating
Rice and eggs are best fresh. If storing, refrigerate promptly in a shallow airtight container and use within 1 day. Reheat until steaming.
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Important Medical Note
This recipe is general food information, not medical treatment. Diverticulitis diets can change by stage. During an acute flare, a healthcare professional may recommend clear liquids for a short time and then a gradual return to low-fiber foods as symptoms improve. Follow your own clinician’s instructions and seek medical care for severe or worsening symptoms.
Read the full diverticulitis dinner guide for the broader meal-planning context.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon butter or neutral oil
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, optional if tolerated
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
2 tablespoons low-sodium broth, optional
Menu info
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Servings: 2
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