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Chinese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice

A simple reproduction of a Chinese restaurant favorite, this is excellent served with tofu dishes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 tablespoons light olive oil
One 16-ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
4 to 5 scallions, minced
Soy sauce to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Stir in the rice, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.

    Step 2

    When the rice is nearly done, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan or extra-wide skillet. Add the vegetables and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for another minute or two.

    Step 3

    Stir in the rice, and season to taste with soy sauce and pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes, and serve.

  2. variation

    Step 4

    To make a quick version of this, use quick-cooking brown rice. Follow package directions for a 6-serving portion.

  3. Menu

    Step 5

    Chinese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice (this page)

    Step 6

    Shake-and-Bake Tofu (page 138)

    Step 7

    Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and sliced bell peppers

  4. nutrition information

    Step 8

    Calories: 235

    Step 9

    Total Fat: 5g

    Step 10

    Protein: 5g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrate: 42g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 48mg

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