Vegetable Fried Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This dish combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the fresh taste of bell peppers, baby peas, and other vegetables.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

3 cups water

1 ½ cups quick-cooking brown rice

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 small yellow onion

chopped

1 small green bell pepper

chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 green onions

thinly sliced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 cup frozen petite peas

2 teaspoons sesame oil

¼ cup roasted peanuts

Simple Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions bell pepper garlic and pepper flakes to taste. Cook 3 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice green onions and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and mix well. Garnish with peanuts if desired.

Nutritional Information

Vegetable Fried Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 299.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.5g 17%

Carbohydrates: 36.7g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 14.7g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1079.1IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 24.2mg 40%

Folate: 48.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 50.7mg 5%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 38.8mg 14%

Potassium: 242mg 7%

Sodium: 731.3mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 132.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.