- Prep: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Serving: 6
The variety of vegetables in this dish deliver a healthy variety of nutrients—vitamins, minerals, fiber and complex carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola or peanut oil
- 1 (6 ounce) onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) head bok choy, cut into ½ inch slices
- ½ cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice, refrigerated
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Sauce:
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon chili oil
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat and cook onion, garlic, and ginger, stirring constantly until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and broccoli, stir-frying until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add water chestnuts, bok choy, and green peas.
- Stir-fry until peas are bright green and bok choy is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to plate.
- Return wok or skillet to heat and pour in remaining ½ teaspoon oil and cook egg, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Immediately add rice, peanuts, sauce and cooked vegetables.
- Stir-fry just until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season with more pepper or a splash of soy sauce, if desired.



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