How to Make Vegetarian Fried Rice

Don't order out! Make your own vegetable fried rice as a quick, meatless entree adults and children will love. The garlic, ginger and low-sodium soy sauce give it an authentic flavor.

Things You'll Need

• Wok or heavy iron pan
• Olive oil or olive oil-based cooking spray
• 2 cups broccoli florets and stalks
• 2 oz. snow peas, trimmed and sliced diagonally
• 2 medium carrots
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ¾ cup bean sprouts
• ¾ cup mushrooms
• ½ cup thinly sliced red or green bell pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp. finely chopped ginger root
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbs. reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1-½ cups cooked white rice
• 1-½ cups cooked wild rice
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Clean and chop broccoli, peas, carrots, celery and sprouts; set aside.

2. Clean and slice the mushrooms and pepper, mince the garlic, and finely chop the ginger root.

3. Preheat the wok or pan and add olive oil (or spray with cooking spray). When wok or pan is hot, add vegetables, garlic and ginger root. Stir-fry until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.

4. Add broth and soy sauce; stir in the cooked rice. Beat the egg and allow it to cook briefly along the side of the wok or pan, then add scrambled egg bits to rice and vegetable mixture. Stir over low heat until the flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• A splash of sesame oil in the cooking oil will add great flavor.

• Use jasmine rice as the white rice for a wonderful flavor and aroma.

• Shiitake mushrooms will add more flavor than white mushrooms.

• This meal is best served hot, but can be reheated in the microwave.

• Wash all produce thoroughly before chopping, and use organic produce when possible.