Healthy Einkorn Fried Rice

If you’re looking for a cozy, nourishing twist on classic takeout, this einkorn fried rice is the perfect place to start. It combines fluffy rice with tender, nutty einkorn berries for a dish that’s both familiar and a little more wholesome. The mix of grains gives you complex carbohydrates for steady energy and a natural boost of protein, all while keeping that savory, skillet-fried flavor everyone loves.
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Why you'll love this healthy fried rice recipe

  • Easy weeknight meal: Simple ingredients and one pan make this perfect for busy evenings.

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  • Great for leftovers: It reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep or next-day lunches.

  • Customizable: Add chicken, shrimp or extra vegetables to make it your own.

  • A simple way to use einkorn berries: This recipe turns whole einkorn berries into a familiar, family-friendly dish full of whole grains and high protein.

One of my favorite ways to use einkorn is in its whole berry form. While einkorn flour is wonderful for baking, the whole grain itself is just as versatile and even more nutrient-dense. Because the bran, germ, and endosperm are all intact, einkorn berries are naturally higher in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains. They digest more slowly, helping you feel fuller longer and giving you more sustained energy.

When cooked, einkorn berries become tender with a slightly chewy, nutty texture—similar to farro or barley—which makes them perfect for savory dishes like my Einkorn Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing or my Homemade Einkorn Granola with Oats, Nuts and Seeds. Einkorn berries are also very forgiving to cook and don’t turn mushy as easily as rice, making them an easy, wholesome swap that turns simple meals into something more satisfying and balanced.

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Ingredients needed for this einkorn fried rice recipe

For the Einkorn fried rice:

  • Einkorn wheat berries

  • White rice (jasmine or long grain)

  • Avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)

  • Butter

  • Eggs

  • Onion, diced

  • Garlic, minced

  • Grated Ginger

  • Frozen peas and carrots (or mixed vegetables)

  • Coconut aminos or Tamari soy sauce

  • Sea salt to taste

  • Black pepper

  • Green onions, sliced

  • BBQ pork, chicken or shrimp (optional) 

Tips

  • Use cold grains: Cook the einkorn berries and rice the day before and let them cool completely. Freshly cooked grains hold more moisture and can turn sticky in the pan. Cold, dry grains fry up with the best texture.

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook in batches if needed so everything has space to sauté instead of steam. A wok is ideal because it has plenty of surface area—simply push the cooked ingredients to one side while you continue cooking the others.

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Step By Step Directions-How to make this healthy einkorn fried rice

Prepare einkorn, rice and sauté aromatics

Prepare the Einkorn berries and rice according to the package instructions. Allow to completely cool. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat and sauté the onions until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.

Cook the veggies

Add diced carrots and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 1–2 minutes.

Cook eggs

Add 1 tbsp butter and pour in the lightly beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs gently until cooked through, Set aside. *If preferred cook in the wok, by pushing the veggies to one side and cooking the eggs on the other.

Add the grains & seasoning

Push veggies to one side, add remaining oil and then the cooled einkorn berries and cooled Jasmine rice to the skillet. Fry the rice for 1-2 minutes, on medium high heat, then add coconut aminos, butter and black pepper. Toss everything together over medium heat until well combined and heated through.

Add protein, salt & garnishes

Stir in 1–2 cups cooked BBQ pork, chicken or shrimp and eggs tossing until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust with salt if needed. Then add garnishes and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Just replace the white rice with all einkorn wheat berries. 

Start by rinsing your einkorn berries under cold water to remove any dust.

To cook, combine 1 part einkorn berries with 2–3 parts water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 30–35 minutes, or until the berries are tender but still slightly chewy. Drain any excess water and let them cool.

One of the best things about einkorn berries is that they’re very forgiving. Unlike rice, opening the pot early won’t ruin the texture. If the grains seem a little dry while cooking, just add a bit more water and continue simmering until done.

 

No, you need to cook these separate. They both have different cook times as well as amounts of liquid. 

 

For the best fried rice, I recommend cooking your einkorn berries a day in advance and refrigerating them. This helps any excess liquid drain off and gives you a firmer, more separated grain—perfect for stir-frying. That said, I’ve also made fried rice the same day with freshly cooked, warm einkorn berries, and it still turned out great. It just might be slightly stickier than the day-old version.

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Einkorn Fried Rice

Jennifer Hall
A cozy, nourishing twist on classic takeout. This hearty skillet dish blends fluffy rice with tender, nutty einkorn berries for the perfect balance of comfort and wholesome flavor. The mix of grains delivers complex carbohydrates for steady energy and a natural boost of protein—while keeping that savory, fried rice taste you love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Einkorn berries dry
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice dry
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil divided
  • 2 tbsp Butter divided
  • 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Yellow onion finely diced (about 1/2 onion)
  • 2-3 Garlic cloved finely minced
  • ½ tsp Freshly grated ginger
  • ½ cup Carrots diced (about 2 carrots)
  • ½ cup Frozen peas
  • ¼ cup Coconut aminos or Tamari soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 pinch Fine sea salt to taste if needed
  • 1-2 cups Cooked BBQ pork, chicken or shrimp

Garnish

  • 1-2 Green onions diced

Instructions
 

Prepare the einkorn berries and rice

  • Cook the Einkorn Berries- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dry Einkorn berries, 3 cups filtered water, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30–35 minutes until tender but still slightly chewy.
  • Drain any excess water and let the berries cool completely.
  • Cook the Rice: Cook 1 cup rice according to package directions. Set aside to allow to cool.
  • Optional, but recommended: Refrigerate both grains for a few hours or overnight to help dry out. Best if you prepare the grains 1 day ahead.

Fried Rice

  • Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Cook the Veggies- Add diced carrots and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Scramble the Eggs- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet. Add 1 tbsp butter and pour in the lightly beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs gently until cooked through, then mix with the vegetables. * You can also do this in a separate pan if preferred.
  • Add the grains- Push veggies to one side, and remaining oil, Einkorn berries and Jasmine rice to the skillet. Fry over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, then drizzle with coconut aminos, butter and sprinkle with black pepper. Reduce heat and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  • Add protein- Stir in 1–2 cups cooked BBQ meat or cooked chicken/shrimp tossing until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust with salt if needed.
  • Garnish & Serve- Remove from heat and sprinkle with diced green onions. Serve hot as a hearty main dish or side.
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Hi, I’m Jenn – welcome to Tinhateats! Here, you’ll find a collection of gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30-friendly recipes, with a special spotlight on einkorn flour. I love reimagining classic dishes in healthier, more nourishing ways—and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new in your own kitchen. Follow along for real food, made simple!

 

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