Healthy Fried Rice

 

This recipe is great on its own- or as a base for a stir-fry.  And yes, there is tofu.  I still haven't mastered preparing tofu (mine falls apart and doesn't get nice and browned on the edges) but I'm still not giving up on it.

  

INGREDIENTS

· 1 package of firm tofu

· Cooking spray

· 1 tablespoon of oil

· 2 large cloves of garlic, grated

· 2 tbsp of ginger, grated

· 1 bunch of scallions (about 6), chopped/sliced

· about 3-4 cups of brown rice

· 1 red pepper, diced

· about 1 cup of edamame, shelled

· 1/2 cup of frozen corn

· 2 eggs beaten

· 3-4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

.      Cook the rice if needed first, then when that is done start these other steps.

2.      If you need to cook the rice you can precook the tofu while you cook the rice and just reserve it for later.  Heat a non stick skillet over high heat and spray with cooking spray.  When hot add the tofu. Brown on both sides (couple minutes each side) and then remove and let cool.  When cool cut into small bite sized squares.

3.      When your rice and tofu are ready- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. 

4.      When really hot add the scallions, pepper, garlic and ginger.  Cook only for about 2-3 minutes. 

5.      Add the rice, tofu, edamame and corn.  Stir gently until all heated through- not even five minutes.

6.      In the same pan, make a well in the middle and either spray with cooking spray or drop a splash of oil, then add the eggs.  Stir until scrambled. 

7.       Finally just add the soy sauce and make sure everything is mixed well.

VERDICT

  

 We used this as a base for the Ginger Pork Stir-fry, but it's good enough to eat on it's own!  Top with a bit of siracha sauce for some heat!