California Fried Rice

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins
4 green onions, sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 chopped red pepper
1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped cooked ham
3 cups (750 mL) cooked long grain rice
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
4 cups (1 L) cooked oriental vegetables
optional toasted sliced almonds

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute raisins, green onions, celery, red pepper and ham until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in rice. Make well in center of rice mixture; add eggs and soy sauce. Cook, gradually stirring eggs into rice, until eggs are just set. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Serve with oriental vegetables.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 483
Protein: 22.4 g
Carbohydrate: 71.3 g
Fat: 12.0 g