Edamame Fried Rice

This is a wonderful vegetarian entree but you should also feel free to add shrimp, chicken or beef if you want!  I would saute one pound of your desired meat first, remove from the pan and set aside and then proceed with the recipe as listed below.  Add the meat back in just before serving and enjoy!

Edamame Fried Rice (adapted from skinnytaste.com)

2 egg whites

1 whole egg

2 T. olive oil, divided

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 c. shredded carrots

2 cloves garlic, diced

3 c. leftover cooked brown rice (1 1/2 c. uncooked)

1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce

1 c. ready to eat shelled edamame (I used frozen)

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk eggs and egg whites, season with salt and pepper.  In a hot wok, heat 1 T. olive oil and cook the eggs.  When cooked, remove from pan and set aside.  Let the wok get really hot.  Add remaining 1 T. oil and cook onion, carrots and garlic for about 30-60 seconds, careful not to burn.  Add brown rice and stir well for a few minutes to heat through.  Add cooked egg along with soy sauce and edamame, mixing well for about 3-4 minutes. 

This is something I make often and keep in the fridge, already portioned, for an easy lunch.

3 servings (291 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com