EDAMAME FRIED RICE

Edamame (green soybeans) have a nice nutty flavor and slight crunch.  This is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes.   It is high in protein as well as budget-friendly.  I often cook a large amount of rice and store some in the fridge or freezer to use in this recipe.  If the rice is already cooked, it makes a really quick main dish.  You can vary the veggies if you like.

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 cup finely diced raw carrots

1 large clove garlic, minced

3 cups cooked brown rice

8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup frozen edamame, thawed

2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute, scrambled

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), saute onion and carrots in canola oil until tender.  Add garlic and saute one more minute.  Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients.  Stir until heated through.  Makes about 4 main dish servings.