I get very tired of “typical” lunches. Sandwiches, salads, soup, etc. Yesterday, I made a killer lunch that took me all of 10 minutes and only cost me 11 Weight Watcher’s points! I would have taken a picture, but I was hungry…..
I often suggest making a good amount of brown rice whenever you make it so that you have some for later in the week or to put in the freezer. I did just that this week. Listed are the ingredients I threw into my fried rice, add whatever you like! You can easily bulk up your portion by adding extra veggies like red peppers, purple onion, broccoli, pea pods…whatever you have would be great!
What I had on hand…
1) canola oil, about one teaspoon
2) an ounce of grilled chicken or pork, or no meat at all (this would lower the point value, of course!)
3) frozen peas, 1/4 cup
4) fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried
5) scallions, 1/2 cup
6) an egg, scrambled
7) cold brown rice, 3/4 cup
8) low sodium soy sauce, a few shakes
9) toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon for flavor
I heated a non stick skillet until very hot and added the canola oil. Quick fried the chicken until heated through, added the peas, ginger, and scallions, cooked for about 2 minutes. I made an opening in the center of the pan and added the beaten egg and cooked it through, mixing and chopping up the cooked egg. I dumped in the rice and added a drizzle of soy sauce, stirring and turning the rice to heat it through. Finally, a small drizzle of the sesame oil.
Healthy, delicious, hot lunch. Ten minutes.
Always treat yourself as you would your best friend. You’re SO worth it!
Have a great day!
Angie
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