Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white rice, prepared according to package directions
  • 3 tablespoons margarine, divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (5 ounce) packagefrozen baby shrimp, thawed (or 5 oz. of any cooked meat such as pork, chicken, or beef, diced)
  • 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 14 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 12 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup soy sauce

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, scramble eggs in 1 tablespoon of margarine until cooked through, breaking into small pieces with spatula.
  • Remove eggs from pan.
  • Add remaining margarine to skillet, along with onions, green pepper, celery, cabbage (if adding),and garlic.
  • Saute until just softened (about 4 minutes).
  • Add egg back to skillet.
  • Stir in thawed shrimp and mixed vegetables.
  • Heat through.
  • Add cooked rice, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and soy sauce.
  • Stir until rice is evenly colored and seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Serve with additional soy sauce, if desired.