Fried Rice

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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups day old cooked brown rice, or other whole grain
2 teaspoons vegetable or peanut oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, low sodium
Sea salt and pepper (optional)
4 green onions, sliced thin
Vegetables of choice
Aromatic herbs of choice
Plant protein additions of choice (such as beans, shelled endamame, tofu, tempeh, plant-based meats, seitan)

Directions:
Customize your fried rice!
Step 1: Choose 2 cups of plant-based protein or combination of. Some great options are shelled edamame or other beans, diced, ground or minced tofu, tempeh, seitan, or other plant meats such as plant burgers, plant sausages, plant chicken or plant based tuna.

Step 2: Choose 1-2 cup of fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand, diced, shredded, or cubed. Some great options are: frozen peas, corn, diced carrots, celery, zucchini, peppers, broccoli florets, etc.

Step 3: Time to kick up the spice, aromatics and flavor components. Choose fresh chilies, hot sauces, chile pastes, minced ginger, lemongrass, kefir lime leaf, aromatic herbs such as basil, cilantro, and/or mint.

In mixing bowl, moisten the day-old rice with a few tablespoons of water. This will help separate the grains so the rice is easier to handle while cooking. Set aside.

In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable or peanut oil over high heat. Add diced onion for a few minutes until translucent then add in garlic 30 seconds after. Be constantly moving the onions to avoid burning.

Once fragrant, add vegetables and protein of choice along with the rice. Mix completely.

Add the seasoned vinegar, soy, salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and toss with green onions and other herbs of choice.

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