Did you know that fried rice is one of the unhealthiest menu choices at a Chinese restaurant? True statement. Fried rice is loaded with sodium, carbs, and cooked in a crazy amount of oil. And despite the rice "looking" like brown rice, you're getting a heaping helping of white rice, which is not so good for your blood sugar....or your waistline. I happen to love fried rice, but I also value my health, and I want to fuel my body with healthy foods. So...I created this so yummy, so good for you and so easy "fried" veggie rice recipe. It might even have you ditching those Chinese take-out menus...just maybe. It's great paired with a kale salad with avocado (my favorite), or grilled free range chicken breast. Annnnd your blood sugar will thank you. Or will your blood sugar thank me? I don't know, just make it.
Ingredients:
1 Bunch Asparagus, diced
2 Large Carrots, diced
1/2 Large onion, roughly chopped
1 Green Pepper, diced
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger (Optional)
1 Tablespoon Coconut oil
2 Tablespoons Braggs Liquid Aminos or gluten free Tamari
1/3-1/2 Cup Water
*3 Cups Cooked Brown Rice
Directions:
Cook brown rice according to package directions. Heat oil in pan, and add onion, green pepper, carrots, garlic and ginger. Cooked until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Add in asparagus, water, and liquid aminos and cook for another 2 minutes. Add in cooked brown. Simmer on low until heated through.
Makes about 4 servings.
*I used organic frozen brown rice from WholeFoods. Huge time saver! Especially for someone who does not excel at cooking rice...
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| It looks pretty on a plate too. Coordinate plate color to match fried rice. It makes it taste better... |
