CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Simple Fried Rice

You don’t need to go out to have this Chinese restaurant favorite.

Simple Fried Rice

1 package microwaveable brown rice

½ tablespoon sesame oil

½ cup frozen peas (defrosted)

½ tablespoon low-salt soy sauce

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Cook rice according to package instructions. Measure 1½ cups rice (reserve the rest for another meal). Add the sesame oil to the wok over high heat. Add the rice and peas. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add pepper to taste. Divide between 2 dinner plates and serve.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 240 calories, 23 percent of calories from fat, 6.1 grams fat (0.9 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 5.9 grams protein, 34.6 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 202 milligrams sodium.

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