Apr 21st

Broccoli Shiitake Stirfry

Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 2

A stir fry is an easy way to throw together some leftover for a simple meal. I had some steamed broccoli and brown rice on hand so I decided to throw them together with some cayenne and paprika.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Shiitake mushroom, sliced, stems removed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 medium brown onion, sliced
  • salt to taste
  • dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Start by sauteing onions. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender. Season with salt and cayenne.
  2. If you haven't steamed your broccoli yet, transfer onion/mushroom mix in bowl and cook broccoli in the same pan. Add just enough water for the broccoli to absorb and cover. Let steam for a couple of minutes.
  3. Add onion/mushroom mixture to broccoli and stir well.
  4. Add brown rice, stir and voila!

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