EASY VEGETABLE FRIED BROWN RICE WITH EGG

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon safflower oil, or light, flavorless oil

• 1 cup carrot and pea medley, frozen or thawed

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 large egg

• 3 cups cooked long grain brown rice

• 3 tablespoons low sodium tamari, or low sodium soy sauce

• kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add oil and swirl to coat.

2. Add in the carrots and peas along with with the onion. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes before adding in the garlic and cooking for an additional minute or so.

3. Scoot the veggies to the parameter of the pan, crack in the egg and use your spatula to quickly scramble the egg and mix it into the vegetables.

4. Add in the pre-cooked brown rice and tamari and heat through.

5. Taste and check to see if you want more tamari or a small pinch or two of salt.

6. Serve immediately.

   Recipe by Laurie McNamara for Simply Scratch