Made with the nutty flavor of brown rice with the crisp taste of bell peppers, baby peas, and other vegetables, vegetable fried rice comes as a savior when your taste bud is yearning for sheer pleasure.

Preparation time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 40 minutes; Ready in: 55 minutes; Servings: 4 members

Ingredients Required

- 3 cups of water

- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice

- 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 small yellow onion, chopped

- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

- 1 teaspoon minced garlic

- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

- 3 green onions, thinly sliced

- 3 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 cup frozen petite peas

- 2 teaspoons sesame oil

- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Directions

- Boil water in a pan. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

- In the meantime, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and pepper flakes, to taste. Cook 3 minutes, stirring every so often.

- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, and green onions. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Now add peas and cook 1 minute extra. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and mix well.

- Garnish with peanuts, if wish for.

By Sowmya Sangam