" Healthy" Fried Rice

Susie Zyphur's Note:

I made this once, hoping to have something light for lunch. Not only was it easy, but it tasted great, and the bulk of the rice kept me full for hours!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 cup brown rice (best if 1 day old)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup cooked peas
• 1/2 cup cooked chopped carrot
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 egg, beaten
• soy sauce, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan and sauté mushrooms until browned.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Heat remaining oil in pan and add rice.
4. Add egg and mix until rice is thoroughly coated with egg.
5. Cook for 5-10 minutes on high, or until egg is lightly browned.
6. Combine rice mixture and vegetables in large bowl and stir until vegetables are well mixed.
7. Add soy sauce to taste and serve.

Reviews

[I'mPat]

OMG I love this for its easiness. I had some cooked rice in the freezer (Doongara because as I diabetic I find it works best for me) which I defrosted which was more than a cup, a little over 1 1/2 so upped the vegetables though discovered I was out of brocoli but subbed cauliflower and as I had a knob of zucchinni left I halved and sliced and added but otherwise followed through and it was easy peasy and we loved it with our Sweet-Tangy-Garlic Drumettes (though I used drumsticks instead of drumettes). The new thing for me was to add the egg (so used to cooking it separately) but was pleased with the result in this method. I would recommend if you boil your vegies make sure you drain them well before adding otherwise you will get a gluggy mess (past youth talking back at me :lol: ) Thank you Susie Zyphur, made for Healthy Choies ABC.

[Sydney Mike]

Although I often serve a combo of brown rice & peas, this expanded version also expands the satisfaction ~ VERY, VERY NICE! I did omit the mushrooms, although another time I might just BARELY cook them & then add them to the finished rice! It's not that I don't like the taste of the mushrooms ~ I just don't like them cooked until they're limp! Thanks for a great keeper recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Healthy Choices ABC tag]

[Lighthouse Rita]

Great! Everyone really enjoyed this recipe. The only thing I did different was use jazmine rice. Next time I will try it with brown rice. Thanks for sharing.