SIDE DISHES

Flax Fried Rice
250 mL long grain rice 1 cup
500 mL water 2 cups
2 mL salt 1/2 tsp
25 mL canola oil 2 tbsp
3 eggs, beaten well 3
125 mL diced cooked ham or any meat 1/2 cup
175 mL frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn) thawed 3/4 cup
2 green onions, cut into 6 mm (1/4 inch) lengths 2
25 mL soy sauce 2 tbsp
2 mL sesame oil 1/2 tsp
50 mL flax seed, toasted* 1/4 cup
Rinse rice well in a sieve under cold running water. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, add rice, bring to a boil again, stirring with a fork. Reduce heat, cover, simmer slowly 20 minutes. Remove lid, allow steam to escape. Fluff rice with a fork. Cool, cover and place in refrigerator overnight.

In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat canola oil. Add egg and fry until half cooked. Add rice, breaking up any lumps, stirring quickly to coat the rice. Reduce heat to medium low, add ham, vegetables and green onions. Cook, turning rice mixture gently but frequently, about 4 minutes. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and flax seed. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 3 minutes.

* To toast flax seed, spread flax seeds in small metal pan. Bake at 180C (350F) for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir while toasting.

Yield. 6 servings.
Serving Size.- 250 mL (1 cup)
Single Serving Nutrient Values
Calories 266
Protein 10.9 g
Carbohydrate 32.7 g
Fibre 2.7g
Fat 10.3 g
_Polyunsaturates 4.0 g
_Monounsaturates 3.7 g
_Saturates 1.8 g
_Cholesterol 112.8 mg
Sodium 650 mg
Potassium 259mg
Folate 44 µg