Healthy Fried Brown Rice and Vegetables

Brown rice is much healthier to eat than white rice that’s because brown rice undergoes far less processing than the white variety. With brown rice, only the outer hull is removed, preserving many of the nutrients and fiber. Cooked with vegetables, this healthy rice dish will satisfy your appetite and can be enjoyed for lunch, snack of dinner.

1¾ cups of water
¾ cup brown rice, uncooked
¾ cup diced carrot
¼ lb snow peas
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup kernel corn
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add rice and bring to a boil again.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes.
4. Add carrot, peas, corn, green onion and soy sauce.
5. Cook until thoroughly heated.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat, low in cholesterol, low in sodium, low in calories, this brown rice dish is a good for you meal that won’t make you feel guilty. The veggies add vitamins and nutrients along with adding a rainbow of colors that will excite your tummy and your taste buds.