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Asian Edamame Fried Rice

A healthier, vegetarian version of your favorite take-out, this Asian edamame fried rice is an easy and delicious side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups leftover cooked brown rice
  • 2 egg whites (scrambled)
  • 1 whole egg (scrambled)
  • 1 tbsp Smart Balance oil
  • 0.5 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 5 scallions (chopped, whites and greens separated)
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup ready-to-eat shelled edamame
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce tamari for gluten free (or more to taste)
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Whisk eggs and egg whites, season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a hot wok, spray a little oil and cook the eggs.
  3. When cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Let the wok get really hot.
  5. Add oil and cook onions, scallion whites, carrots and garlic for about 30-60 seconds, careful not to burn.
  6. Add brown rice and stir well a few minutes to heat through.
  7. Add cooked egg along with soy sauce, scallion greens and edamame, mixing well for about 3-4 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is great for using up leftover brown rice and is easily customizable with additional vegetables or proteins.