Vegan Fried Rice

This Vegan Fried Rice is a colorful and satisfying dish packed with vegetables and flavor, making it a perfect American lunch option. It's quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite veggies and seasonings.

Ingredients

• Cooked brown rice - 2 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 teaspoon
• Carrot, diced - 1 medium
• Bell pepper, diced - 1 medium
• Green peas - 1/2 cup
• Green onions, sliced - 2 stalks
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Stir in the green peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing well with the vegetables.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to get slightly crispy on the bottom if desired.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from vegetables and brown rice, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants from colorful vegetables, supporting overall health.

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