Fast Stir-Fry Spinach Fried Rice

This is a flavorful, colorful, and fast stir-fried spinach fried rice that is also healthy. Its a fantastic way to incorporate fresh spinach into your meal and use up leftover rice. Ideal for hectic weeknights

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced bell peppers assorted colors
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Add the ginger paste and minced garlic, and saut for 30 seconds, or until fragrant

Stir-fry the bell peppers and diced carrots for three to four minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften

Add the sliced green onions and frozen peas, and cook for a further two minutes

When the rice is done, add it to the pan and toss it with the veggies

Stir-fry the rice mixture for 34 minutes, or until the rice is thoroughly heated and well coated with the sauce, after adding a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil

Add the fresh spinach leaves and cook for one to two minutes, or until they wilt

Stir-fry for one more minute after adding salt and pepper to taste

Take off the heat and serve warm

If desired, garnish with more green onions