Vegetable Fried Rice recipe

3 servings

3 cups water

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 green onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 (8 ounce) can baby peas, drained

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1/4 cup roasted peanuts

In a saucepan bring water to a boil.

Stir in rice.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and pepper flakes, to taste.

Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, green onions and soy sauce.

Stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add peas and cook 1 minute more.

Remove from heat.

Add sesame oil and mix well.

Garnish with peanuts, if desired.