For a long time in my life, I hated one bowl meals (I know, it's a strange thing to hate.) I think I loved having choices on my plate from the main part of the meal to the sides. However, when I started eating vegetarian, the sides soon stole the show and became the main part (and really the only part) of the meal. Now? I can't get enough. Rice bowls, noodle bowls, any type of grain bowls- you name it, I probably love it. It's a pretty simple equation: a hearty base, followed by vegetables, a bit of protein, and sauce (we love sauce around our house.)
M isn't a big fan of brown rice (a fact I'm still learning to deal with) so this meal is often my lunch. Of all the grains, I almost always have quinoa and brown rice cooked and stored in the refrigerator for use throughout the week which makes this meal super easy to throw together. I'll also keep frozen peas on hand for the times I don't want to shell fresh peas or they aren't in season. Not pictured, however, is the nice drizzle of sriracha that happened right before eating!
PrintSpinach and Pea Fried Rice
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- ½ bunch scallions, including some of the green stalks, diced
- 1 cup fresh shelled peas
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 ½ cups shredded spinach
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over low heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in diced scallions and peas, cooking until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in brown rice, soy sauce, rice vinegar and mirin, cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes to fry the rice. Add the shredded spinach, stirring and cooking until spinach starts to wilt slightly.
- Create a large well in the center of the rice; add remaining tablespoon of oil. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the well. Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until set, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds and black pepper. Serve hot.
[Recipe originally developed and appeared in the San Jose Mercury Newspaper]
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Kristin says
Beautiful fried rice!
Thank you for all that you do!
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Vanessa says
Fried rice always hits the spot, doesn't it? This looks delicious!
Millie l Add A Little says
I totally agree! I used to not like one bowl meals, but now, I'm a changed woman!
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Jean says
I love rice and quinoa! This looks so yummy. I never did understand why some people didn't like brown rice. The hubs thought he didn't like it until we started cooking with it more because the doctor told him he needed to start eating healthier. Go doc!!
Katie @ Whole Nourishment says
I love bowl meals for the variation of textures and flavors there can be in one single bowl. The flavors here sound wonderful. I might top top the rice with roasted cashews for crunch and a little more sustenance/protein.
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Wholesome, delicious and quick to put up! Summers couldn't be better! <3
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I'm all over one bowl meals! I love this...so good.
Tina | Mademoiselle Gourmande says
I love those bowls too. Didn't use to though. Great recipe!! 🙂
Joanne says
The.Boy doesn't like ANY RICE. But...his loss. More for me!
Jessie Squires says
Saw this post as a link in Cookie and Kate's May Produce Guide post. This recipe looks just as tasty as it looks easy to make! I look forward to incorporating this into my Meatless Monday meals as well as other days of the week!
erin says
Awesome- and thanks for saying hi!
Lisa says
I love this recipe, I've made it twice and it's great. I've added a half a block of tofu cut up into small pieces and put it in with the peas and green onions. This way it becomes our main course. Love how quickly it comes together and I bought some rice from Trader Joe's that I make in the microwave so its ready in a snap. Thanks again!!
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FoodGeekGraze says
i find your choice to use soy sauce, vinegar, and mirin as your seasoning base kind of awesome 🙂 can't wait to go for it. thank you, ella~