Thai Basil Fried Rice
Spicy and sweet, crunchy and filling, this low fat fried rice recipe is a quick and easy recipe perfect for leftovers. You can even customize this healthy fried rice recipe and add your favorite veggies and lean protein.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 small red or green chilies, minced
- 1 cup button mushrooms, halved
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 ounces green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small sweet red or green pepper, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 15 sweet basil leaves, sliced
Instructions
- Pour oil into a heated pan or wok.
- When the oil is hot, add garlic and chilies
- After about a minute, add the mushrooms, onion, rice, beans and pepper.
- When the vegetables are softened and slightly crispy, add sugar, soy sauce and basil. Cook until vegetables reach desired doneness.
