TOASTED ALMOND FRIED RICE

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You can tell by the name that this Toasted Almond Fried Rice is going to be delicious. We'll add here that it also happens to be quick and easy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. PLANTERS Peanut Oil, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 Tbsp. green onion slices
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups cooked rice, chilled
1 can (8 oz.) peas, drained
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (2 oz.) sliced pimentos, drained
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar

Steps:

Heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil in large skillet or wok. Add egg; stir-fry 1 to 2 min. or until set. Remove egg from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add 1 Tbsp. of the remaining oil to same skillet; heat 30 sec. Add almonds, green onions and garlic; stir-fry 2 to 3 min. or until almonds are lightly toasted. Remove from skillet. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in same skillet. Add rice; stir-fry 3 min.
Return egg and almond mixture to skillet. Add peas, water chestnuts, pimientos, soy sauce and sugar; mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g