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Rainbow Fried Rice

Name: Rainbow Fried Rice
Prep time: 25
Cook time: 35

4.3

4.3 out of 5 stars (based on 4 reviews)

25 min prep

35 min total

4 servings

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16 ingredients

This takeout classic is an easy and adaptable one-pan dish. Green peas are high in fiber and have a high concentration of the phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, which help to promote vision and eye health....

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or oyster sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 large carrot, small dice
1 small onion, small dice
8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained, cut into ½-inch dice
3 eggs, whisked
4 cups cooked brown rice (day-old recommended)
3 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh gingeroot, minced or finely grated
4 green onions, thin sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup toasted and unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

632 cals

Fat

30 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

8 g

Monounsaturated Fat

14 g

Carbohydrates

69 g

Sugar

5 g

Fiber

9 g

Protein

27 g

Sodium

355 mg

Directions

Mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
Add canola oil to a large pan or well-seasoned wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is rippling, add carrot and onion and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add tofu and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Pour in whipped eggs from sides and let cook undisturbed for a few seconds before mixing up with cooked vegetables. Add rice, garlic, ginger, green onion, peas, cashews, and soy sauce mixture, cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve immediately topped with fresh mint and basil.

Chef Tips

Use leftover, day-old rice (or other grain, like quinoa) to make this dish. Not only will you save time, but rice that is a little dried out will absorb the sauce and flavors better.

You can easily substitute two tablespoons of chopped cilantro for mint and basil in this recipe.

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Rainbow Fried Rice