Makes: 4 servings

This rice dish blends the flavors of soy sauce, pepper, and vegetables for a quick meal. It's cooked in one pan so clean up is quick too.

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped (could also use green onion)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 dash black pepper

Directions

1. Make 2 cups of cooked white rice. Use the package directions to make the rice.
2. Chop 1/2 cup of celery and 1/4 cup of onion.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet or large frying pan.
4. Add the celery and onion. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add the vegetables to the pan. Keep stirring the vegetables until they are tender-crisp.
6. Add the cooked rice.
7. Sprinkle with soy sauce and pepper.
8. Stir fry for 2 minutes until the rice is heated and the flavors are blended.

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network