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A wok of vegetable fried rice with broccoli, mushrooms, and baby corn

Rainbow Vegetable Fried Rice

When I don't know what I want to eat, I always turn to vegetable fried rice. This recipe is so easy and full of color and nutrients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 can baby corn
  • 1 head broccoli
  • ½ cup edamame
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice and refrigerate as long as possible. Using a 2:1 ratio of water to rice, bring to boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover for about 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is soft.
  • To prep the vegetables, cut the onion and pepper into thin julienne strips. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and cut the caps into thin strips as well.
  • Drain the baby corn from the liquid in the can and cut into bite sized chunks.
  • Cut the broccoli florets off of the steam or use precut broccoli.
  • If the edamame is frozen in the pods, add the pods to a bowl with a little water and microwave for about 1 minute so that the pods are defrosted enough to remove the beans.
  • To cook the stir-fry, use a wok or large pan and add the sesame oil. Heat the pan and the oil until the oil is thin and free flowing.
  • Add the onion and pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add the mushrooms and broccoli.
  • When the broccoli is bright green, add the baby corn and edamame. If the pan gets dry, add some soy sauce to the veggies.
  • When the veggies are soft, add in the cold rice and stir to mix. Add the soy sauce slowly and taste. Add more soy sauce to your preference.
  • Remove from heat when the rice is warm and well coated in soy sauce. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

If you eat eggs, adding a scrambled egg can take your rice to the next level. Just push the veggies to the side of the pan, and crack in an egg. Scramble the egg and cook until solid. Break up the egg with your spoon and mix into the veggie. Then add your rice and enjoy!