Fried rice is known for being unhealthy... but it doesn't have to be. With a few simple swaps you can make super healthy and nourishing, yet tasty! This recipe is amazingg for your luteal phase when you're feeling hangry and need food ASAP but want to eat healthy. You've got luteal phase benefits from the brown rice, onion, garlic, and ginger. Pick your favorite protein and make sure you have day old rice (frozen rice works too) and you're ready to go.
Ingredients:
Makes 2 servings
- 2 c cooked brown rice
- 1 egg
- 1 c chopped yellow onion
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 large clove garlic
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- pinch of salt
- protein of choice (1 chicken breast/8 shrimp/block of tofu/etc.)
Directions:
- Chop the vegetables besides the ginger.
- Preheat a large pan over medium heat.
- Coat and toss your protein of choice with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and splash of coconut aminos. Then, transfer to the stove and sauté until fully cooked. Remove your protein from the pan.
- Add the yellow onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Push the vegetables to the side and crack your egg on the empty side. Scramble until egg is well cooked.
- Decrease the heat to medium low and add the rice, coconut aminos, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and small pinch of salt. Mix to combine everything. Then, add the cooked protein, green onion, and grate the ginger over top. Mix until everything is just combined, then turn off the heat and remove the pan.
- Serve with your favorite sides and toppings, like seaweed snacks, sushi ginger, or sesame seeds.
Easy, simple, and delicious! I hope you like this recipe. Enjoy 🫶