Vegetarian Fried Rice

Better for Your Wallet and Waistline

I love Chinese food but the price, preservatives, and sodium of take-out can sure do a number on my wallet and my waistline.  For that reason, I try to make most of my take-out favorites at home.  Like this recipe for Vegetarian Fried Rice.  Its easy and cheap; my two favorite qualities in a meal.

Vegetarian Fried Rice

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 t. soy sauce
• 2 T. vegetable (or sesame) oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 c. sliced mushrooms, canned or fresh
• 1/2 c. onion
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 4 c. cooked white or brown rice
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 4 T. soy sauce

Combine eggs, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and garlic.  Pour 1 teaspoon vegetable oil into a large pan or wok.  Preheat over medium-high heat.  Add the egg mixture and cook through.  Remove eggs from wok; set aside.

Pour the remainder of the vegetable oil into the wok and return to medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms, onion, and carrot and stir-fry until crisp and tender.  Stir in cooked rice, peas, and 4 tablespoons of soy sauce.  Cook and stir until heated through.  Add egg mixture and cook for another minute.  Serves 8.

Note:  This recipe is a great meal to freeze.  Just freeze in airtight freezer-safe containers and microwave to reheat.