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Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegetable Fried Rice

A healthier version of take-out!

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 Tablespoon oil (vegetable, olive, or canola oil work well)
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (12 ounces), thawed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm water and soap.
  2. In a medium saucepan, cook the brown rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring often, until warm.
  4. Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Clear a spot in the skillet, and add in eggs. Cook, stirring eggs often, until scrambled.
  5. Add rice, garlic powder (if using), and soy sauce to the skillet, and stir everything together until combined and warm.
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Fiesta Rice Salad

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fiesta rice salad

Makes 4 servings.

Use your favorite vegetables - zucchini, summer squash, or corn! Use frozen or canned when fresh vegetables are not in season. Try a squeeze of lemon or lime juice in place of vinegar!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1 carrot (shredded)
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped fine
  • 1 small red onion, chopped fine
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, sweet, any color
  • 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  2. Wash and chop vegetables and mix with cooked rice.
  3. In a small bowl combine vinegar, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper and pour over the rice and vegetables.
  4. Add beans and toss well. Serve cold and enjoy!
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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.