Vegetable Stir Fry with Brown Rice

A healthy and delicious stir-fry made with a variety of vegetables and served with brown rice.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Salt and pepper - To taste
Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
Mixed vegetables - 4 cups, chopped (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas)
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Water - 2 cups
Brown rice - 1 cup

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the mixed vegetables and garlic and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
Serve the vegetable stir-fry over the cooked brown rice.