This better-than-takeout fried rice is perfect when you’re tired of cooking and cleaning/don’t have a lot of groceries/get home late and need something to eat FAST. I rely on freezer and pantry staples to pull this balanced, plant-based dish together in no time. Omit the butter to make it dairy-free and vegan, otherwise it’s gluten-free and low in FODMAPS.

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 1):

• 1/2 cup of brown rice (I use Trader Joe’s frozen, precooked rice)

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (FODY’s shallot-infused oil would be great for adding onion flavor!)

• 1 tablespoon of butter

• 1 cup of veggies (Use whatever you have on hand! My go to’s are: carrots, broccoli, and red pepper)

• 1 egg, scrambled

• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

• 1 to 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Green parts of a green onion (scallion)

• Sesame seeds

• Hot sauce

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Pop your Trader Joe’s frozen rice in the microwave for 3 minutes.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté veggies until they start to soften.

3. Add frozen peas or edamame and stir to combine.

4. Pour in egg and scramble with veggies.

5. Reduce heat and add brown rice, sesame oil and tamari and stir to combine.

6. Top to your heart’s desire!

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