Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cooked rice, green onions, and soy sauce; cook and stir for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add peas and cook for 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and garnish with peanuts.