Vegetable Fried Rice

coconut oil, butter, or ghee
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3/4 cup frozen peas (if you think of it ahead of time, let them thaw)
1 small head of broccoli, chopped into small florets
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce
a few scrambled eggs, coarsely chopped (optional)
pure salt & pepper to taste

• If not using left over rice, get that going first (1 cup dry makes 2 cups cooked).
• Heat oil in a large skillet & saute onions a few mins until softened.
• Add carrots & cook another few mins until softened.
• Add broccoli and saute a few mins more.
• Finally, add peas and tamari & cook until peas are heated through (will take a few mins longer if they’re straight out of the freezer).
• Meanwhile, scramble a few eggs in a separate skillet if using.
• Stir in cooked rice (and chopped egg if using), and season with salt & pepper.

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SIDE NOTES:

~ This is a great way to use up left-over rice. Even though fried rice is commonly served as a side dish at Chinese restaurants, we find it perfectly acceptable (and delicious/easy) as a one dish meal. You’ve got whole grain, veggies, legume, and egg. Works for us.

~ If you’re missing one of the veggies, that’s fine – just use whatever you have in the fridge.

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