Fried Brown Rice: Vegetarian and Gluten Free

The secret to both brown rice and hard beans is to soak them at least over night and preferably for 24 hours. Brown rice is much more healthy than the white rice most people eat and if you soak it for 24 hours in advance, it’s just as easy to use.



So...

In a pot, add:

1 cup brown rice

3 cups water

Put a lid on it and allow it to soak for 24 hours.

　

After allowing the rice to soak in the pan for 24 hours, pour off the excess water.

In another pot add 3 cups of water and put on the stove on high. Bring the water to a hard boil.

Add the rice.

Again bring the water to a hard rolling boil.

Turn to low and let the rice sit and simmer for at least another 15 minutes.

In a frying pan (cast-iron if you have one) with the burner on medium:

Add either 4 tablespoons butter (not margarine)

or

4 tablespoons olive oil

or use a spray oil.


Cut into small pieces any vegetables you would like to add

I always include two onions; however, it’s best to add the vegetables in their order according to hardness

For example, if you have butternut squash, cut it into very small pieces and add it first, then add the onions, then add something like peas.

You can add almost any vegetables you want to add. Avoid vegetables high in starch such as potatoes or corn.

Cabbage, peppers, fresh green beans, cauliflower, are some possible options.

If you have a garden or can get them, green tomatoes are a great addition.


Sautee the vegetables until they are soft

Pour off any excess water from the brown rice which has been simmering and add to the frying pan with the vegetables.

Add two large eggs.

Stir periodically for about 15 minutes with the stove still on medium.

Done 

Alternative Ingredients:

You may also want to add:

Tuna (no longer vegetarian)

Sliced Apple

Shaved or sliced Almonds

Hummus

This is one variation of a popular Middle-eastern treat best served in small amounts on bread or crackers.Lightly saute in a sauce pan or small cast-iron frying pan at a medium setting on the stove:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 chopped clove garlic:Stir and saute for 10 minutes only.  (Sesame seeds burn easily)
In a blender add:
1 pealed lemon
1/2 cup (already cooked) brown rice
2 cups (already cooked) black or garbanzo beans 
Blend

Add sauteed ingredients

Blend well and refrigerate in an airtight container until used