Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Directions

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and pepper flakes, to taste. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, green onions and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and mix well. Garnish with peanuts, if desired.