Brown Rice Stir-Fry with Vegetables

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Serves: 2 |  Serving Size: 1/2 of prepared dish

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup brown rice
  • 10 oz chicken breast – chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage – chopped
  • ½ head of broccoli – chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper – chopped
  • ½ zucchini – chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic – finely chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley – finely chopped
  • 1 red chili pepper – finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
  2. Boil water in a wok and add the vegetables. Cook until vegetables are tender. Drain the water and set vegetables aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok and add the chicken. Cook until chicken is longer pink (internal temperate 165 degrees or higher). Once cooked, set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok and add garlic, chili pepper and parsley. Cook over high heat for 1 or 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked vegetables, the cooked rice and the soy sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or so.
  6. Add some sesame seeds for garnish (optional) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
Per serving: Calories: 522, Fat 23g, Carbohydrates 45g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g, protein 36g
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A 42%, Vitamin C 190%, Calcium 15%, Iron 22%, Potassium 596mg

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