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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (I used 2 teaspoons of our chili olive oil and 2 teaspoons of our garlic olive oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 medium red onion)
- 1 large bunch green onions, chopped (chop the firm ends and keep them separate from the chopped green tops)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 small red bell pepper, minced
- 4 cups leftover white or brown rice
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (about 1/2 medium pineapple)
- 1 cup crumbled bacon, chopped Spam, or chopped ham (about 4 ounces bacon, weighed before cooking)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Eggs (4-5 if scrambling; 1 egg per person if frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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