Thursday, May 3, 2012

Healthy Fried Rice (Vegetarian)

(Courtesy of Parents magazine)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (8.8 oz.) cooked brown rice
1 pkg. (16 oz.) desired mixed frozen vegetables
1 c. frozen peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables
4 tsp. canola oil, divided
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. purchased stir-fry sauce
Lime wedges
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions:
Heat 2 tsp. canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium.  Whisk eggs and add to skillet.  Cook, stirring occasionally to break up eggs, until set.  Remove from pan.  Add remaining 2 tsp. oil to the skillet and then increase the heat to medium-high.  Stir in the frozen vegetables; cook for 5 minutes or until tender.

Add stir-fry sauce and crushed red pepper to the skillet.  Stir in rice and heat through, then mix in the cooked eggs.  Squeeze on lime juice for added flavor.

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