Kidney-Friendly Vegetable Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon minced raw ginger root
• 4 medium spring onions or scallions
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large whole egg
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup fresh or frozen sweet yellow corn kernels
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Double-wash 4 cups of rice and cook according to package directions. Once cooked, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or wok.
2. Add diced carrots, minced garlic, minced ginger, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for approximately 1 minute.
3. Add bell pepper, corn, and peas. Cook for an additional minute.
4. Add rice, black pepper, and soy sauce. Cook for approximately 2 minutes.
5. Add scrambled egg and cook thoroughly.
6. Toss in sliced scallions and cilantro. Reserve some for garnish.
7. Garnish with reserved scallions and cilantro. Enjoy your kidney-friendly vegetable fried rice!

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