Fried rice with mushrooms

Dietitian's tip

This fried rice is as flavorful as your favorite takeout version, but it's packed with brown rice and veggies.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups brown rice, cooked
2. 1 teaspoon sesame oil
3. 1/2 cup diced onion
4. 1/2 cup diced carrot
5. 1/2 cup diced celery
6. 1 cup sliced mushrooms
7. 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
8. 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
9. 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
10. 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
11. 1/4 cup peas
12. 1 cup egg substitute

Directions

Cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Set cooked rice aside. In a large nonstick saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, scallions, ginger and garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, peas, egg and rice. Heat thoroughly.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.