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STIR FRY VEGETABLES WITH BROWN RICE

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli chopped
  • ½ pound fresh green beans chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced on diagonal
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups greens chopped (kale, bok choy, spinach, collards, etc)
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ cups peas if frozen run under water to thaw
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  • 1. Heat a deep skillet or wok over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add oil and heat for 1 minute.
  • 2. Add green onions and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Add broccoli, green beans, carrots, and garlic. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes.
  • 4. Add greens and toss for about 2 minutes or until greens are wilted.
  • 5. Stir in water chestnuts, brown rice, soy sauce, peas and almonds.
  • 6. Serve as complete meal
  • Tip: Serve this dish as a complete main dish along with a side of sliced fruit such as oranges, pineapple or mango. This is also a great recipe to double and then use the leftovers for lunch. Merely heat in the microwave or eat at room temperature.