Clean Eating "Fried Rice"; Best Recipe Ever:

Dear Margaret,

Um, I love this new "clean plates" website.. I'm all over this.. thanks for the info!

Speaking of eating clean, I made this healthy chicken "fried rice" the other night for Ryan and I and it was sooo amazing.. Ryan couldn't stop eating it (ok neither could I:) You don't even miss the "fried" part of a traditional Asian recipe. Also, you can customize it completely to your liking (veggies, proteins, sauces, etc). I found the original recipe from "The Naked Kitchen" blog, and the only addition I made was scallions/green onions. You and Michael will absolutely love it! 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (I used brown rice but arborio, jasmine or basmati work great too)
• 3-4 cups vegetables of your choice (if using frozen veggies make sure you warm and drain them first)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked protein of your choice  - optional (chicken and tofu work great as does lean beef)
• 2 eggs, scrambled – optional
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Preparation:

1. Add sesame oil to a large wok or fry pan over high heat.
2. In a small bowl mix together soy sauce, garlic and vinegar.
3. Drop a single piece of rice in the oil, if it sizzles the wok is ready.
4. Add rice, protein and any thicker vegetables that you are using.  Stir a couple of times and then add soy sauce mixture.  Stir frequently for about 3 minutes.
5. Add in any remaining vegetables and eggs (if using). Stir for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve immediately and ENJOY!

*Store leftover fried rice in the fridge for up to 5 days.

xoxo,

Kara