Fried Brown Rice With Red Pepper And Almond Recipe

Name: Fried Brown Rice With Red Pepper And Almond
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 (8.8-ounce) pouch precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons yellow curry paste; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

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Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper and nuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add rice; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in lime juice, curry paste, cilantro, and salt.
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Variations:
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Snow Peas & Peanuts: Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil; swirl. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 teaspoon minced garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups sliced snow peas and 1/4 cup peanuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 1 pouch precooked brown rice; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute.
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CALORIES 192; FAT 3g (sat 2g); SODIUM 202mg
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Mushroom & Pine Nut: Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil; swirl. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 teaspoon minced garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms and 1/4 cup pine nuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 1 pouch precooked brown rice; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute.
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CALORIES 191; FAT 6g (sat 1g); SODIUM 158mg
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Zucchini & Walnut: Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil; swirl. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 teaspoon minced garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 1 pouch precooked brown rice; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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CALORIES 177; FAT 7g (sat 1g); SODIUM 191mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Fried Brown Rice With Red Pepper And Almond falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Brown Rice With Red Pepper And Almond

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