Vegetable Fried Rice

This vegetable fried rice is a quick dish that combines nutty brown rice with bell peppers, peas, and onions seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1.5 cups quick-cooking brown rice
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and garnish with peanuts.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cooked rice, green onions, and soy sauce; cook and stir for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add peas and cook for 1 minute more.