• Sesame-Soy Snow Peas
Steam 4 cups trimmed snow peas 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add snow peas; toss to coat.
• Orange slices
Love fried rice? Whip up this vegetarian version of the classic Chinese dish that traditionally includes shrimp and ham.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of eggs; swirl to coat bottom of pan evenly. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper and dash of salt; cook 3 minutes or until egg is done. Remove egg from pan; thinly slice, and set aside.
Wipe pan clean with a paper towel. Heat remaining 4 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup onions, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add remaining eggs and rice; stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir in half of egg strips, remaining 3/4 cup onions, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and peas; cook 30 seconds, stirring well to combine. Top with remaining egg strips and cilantro.
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Yang Chow Fried Rice
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The fried rice can stand along as a one-dish meal; however, if you desire a crunchy side, a quick toss of snow peas with soy sauce and sesame oil fills the bill. You can even stir the snow peas into the fried rice. (Serves 6)
• Sesame-Soy Snow Peas
Steam 4 cups trimmed snow peas 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add snow peas; toss to coat.
• Orange slices
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