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Veggie and Egg Rice

30-minute customizable meal that is filling, fresh, and healthy.
Bowl of rice, egg and vegetable mix.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 Cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, or 1 pound fresh vegetables (such as carrots, onions, broccoli, peas, or zucchini)
3 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup diced, cooked protein (chicken, pork or tofu)
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. 
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet). Add eggs and scramble. Remove cooked eggs and set aside.
  3. Add small amount of water to pan and cook vegetables until tender crisp.
  4. Add cooked rice, garlic powder and ground ginger and stir to heat through, breaking up any lumps by pressing against pan.
  5. Add protein and cook until heated.
  6. Add green onions and cooked egg, and heat through.
  7. Serve with soy sauce, if desired.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use leftover ham or pork in place of chicken.
  • Use brown rice to include whole grains.

Comments

Rice is one of my favorites and I love trying new things with it. This recepie looks amazing.

 

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