Oriental Brown Rice

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

A flavorful and healthy stir-fry featuring brown rice, mushrooms, vegetables, and tamari, perfect for a quick, satisfying vegetarian meal loaded with umami and fresh flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 c. brown rice
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 c. chopped scallions
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 4 cloves mashed garlic
  • 1 c. diced water chestnuts
  • 1 c. green peas
  • 3 Tbsp. tamari (soy sauce)
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Place 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet and heat.
  2. Add raw brown rice slowly, stirring continuously, until each grain is coated with oil.
  3. Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  4. Add oil-coated rice slowly and cover the pot.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. Stir-fry mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and set aside.
  7. Add the remainder of the oil to the skillet and stir-fry the remaining vegetables and garlic.
  8. Add cooked mushrooms and rice to the vegetables.
  9. Add tamari (soy sauce).
  10. Quickly scramble the two eggs, break them apart, and add to the mixture.
  11. Toss all ingredients lightly and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

558 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1692.8mg 74% DV
Potassium 582.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 29.4mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 110.3mg 8% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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