Vegetable Fried Rice
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 2 cups snow peas, cut into thirds
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 4 large eggs, beaten
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and ginger.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the snow peas, bean sprouts, and 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the cooked rice, scallions, and the remaining soy sauce mixture. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Push the rice toward the side and pour the eggs into the center. Scramble with a spatula until set, then stir into the rice.
Serve with the vegetables.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 355Calories From Fat 23%
- Fat 9g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 212mg
- Sodium 1,734mg
- Protein 16g
- Carbohydrate 52g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 15g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
You can improvise with the vegetables you have on hand, from fresh broccoli to frozen peas.
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