Description
A healthier take on classic shrimp fried rice, packed with vegetables and lean protein.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add shrimp to the empty side and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Add cooked brown rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
- Push the rice mixture to one side. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until cooked.
- Stir the scrambled eggs into the rice mixture.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- You can substitute other vegetables like peas, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Ensure your brown rice is cooked and cooled before starting for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Fried Rice, Better-For-You, Healthy Fried Rice, Brown Rice, Vegetable Stir-fry