for Kecia...

Vegetable Fried Rice

3 tbs. vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups cooked white or brown rice

1/2 cup green peas

1 carrot, peeled and finely shredded

2 large eggs

3 tablespoons soy sauce

Heat 2 tbs. oil in wok (or deep skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add rice, peas, and carrot. Cook, stirring constantly, until veggies are tender, about 4 minutes.

Push the cooked ingredients to the edge of the wok. Add the remaining 1 tbs. of oil to the center of wok. Pour in the eggs and stir until scrambled. Slowly stir in the rice mixture until blended.

Add soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until well blended, about 1 minute. Serve hot.