Vegetable Fried Rice

Makes 4-6 servings, Vegan

• 2 T peanut or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 cups cooked rice, cooled
• 1 cup tofu, cubed or cooked chicken or pork, cut into strips (opt.)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups chopped, cooked vegetables (carrots, chard, peas, edamame, kale, broccoli, summer squash, etc.)
• 2 T tamari
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup Organic Garlic Kraut
• chopped peanuts (opt.)

Heat oil over medium heat in a large frying pan, add garlic and optional tofu, chicken or pork and cook 20 seconds. Stirring continuously throughout the cooking, add rice and cook for about 5 minutes. Drizzle in eggs and cook until the eggs set, about 2-3 minutes. Add vegetables and cook a few minutes longer. Add tamari, sesame oil and Organic Garlic Kraut and garnish with optional peanuts.

Variations: Substitute Organic Asian-Style Cabbage or Organic Ginger Carrots for Organic Garlic Kraut.