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Fried Rice

Fried Rice
Ready In: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeLow Added SugarVegetarian

What you'll need

Large skillet
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4
3 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 cup Firm Tofu optional or 1 cup Shrimp optional or 1 cup Meat optional
1 clove Garlic minced
2 cups Vegetables fresh or frozen, diced or chopped
1 Egg beaten
2 cups Rice cooked, cold
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
of Black Pepper to taste

Directions

1.

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Heat 1 teaspoon oil until sizzling in the bottom of skillet. Add tofu, shrimp or meat to the skillet, if using, and cook through. Remove from pan and set aside.

2.

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Return pan to the stove. Heat and add remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add garlic and vegetables. Stir fry vegetables until slightly brown and tender.

3.

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Add the egg directly into the base of the pan. Allow it to scramble by stirring it back and forth across the hot pan.

4.

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Add rice, soy sauce, black pepper, and protein. Turn heat down to medium ­low. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently.

Chef's Tips

  • Try this with: onion, celery, bell pepper, asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, green beans, peas, zucchini, mushrooms, or bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g6%
Saturated Fat <1 g5%
Sodium 561 mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 42 g15%
Dietary Fiber 4 g14%
Protein 7 g

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

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