Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (cold)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (or to taste)

Method

  • Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  • Pour in eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large non-stick skillet or wok heat canola oil in the pan over medium-high heat, add asparagus and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, scallions, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are just fork tender.
  • Add the cold cooked brown rice, soy sauce and vinegar to the pan; cook until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fold in the cooked eggs.
  • Remove from the heat then stir in sesame oil and hot sauce.