Fried Brown Rice Recipe
Brown fried rice is a healthy twist on classic fried rice with some extra hidden veggies to bulk it up. Just add your favorite protein to make it a meal!
Equipment
- wok or large deep skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- kosher salt ( and fresh pepper, to taste)
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 4 scallions (white parts minced, green parts cut 1/4-inch long)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (cold (from 1 cup dry))
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice (thawed)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick wok or deep skillet over high heat. When hot spray with cooking spray, add the eggs and quickly scramble. When the eggs are cooked through, remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Let the wok get hot. Add the oil and cook the onion and scallion whites 30 seconds, add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots and toss well, spread over the surface of the wok and cook undisturbed about 3 minutes. Toss and cook another 2 minutes, undisturbed.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stir and cook 1 minute, add the egg and scallions greens, cook 30 seconds, remove from heat and serve right away.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 276kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 630.5mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3.5g
- WW Points: 6