Hearty One-Egg Veggie Rice Bowl

A filling and nutritious rice bowl topped with a savory fried egg and sautéed vegetables, designed to maximize satiety with minimal ingredients. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal using just one egg.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and grated carrot; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Add chickpeas and chopped spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in cooked rice, mix well, season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce if using; cook for another 2 minutes.
5. In a separate small pan, fry the egg sunny side up or to your liking, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Transfer the rice and vegetable mixture to a bowl and top with the fried egg.
7. Sprinkle chili flakes if desired and serve immediately.