Watercress Fried Rice

Dress up fried rice with watercress and ginger for a fragrant and delicious take on this traditional Asian dish.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups packed watercress bunches, stems trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook egg until cooked through; set aside.
  2.  In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the toasted sesame oil and cook scallions and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and carrots and cook until tender and heated through, about 3 minutes.
  3.  Add cooked rice, soy sauce and remaining sesame oil, stirring until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in watercress. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 170; Total Fat 6 g (Sat 1 g; Trans 0 g; Poly 2.5 g; Mono 2 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 510 mg; Potassium 240 mg; Total Carbohydrates 22 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 5 g
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