Orient Eggspress

Easily turn hard-boiled eggs, cooked brown rice and classic Asian veggies into a wholesome and delicious entrée.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (6-ounce) package frozen snow pea pods
1 medium sweet red or green pepper, cut in julienne strips
1/4 cup water
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained
1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 hard-boiled eggs, wedged
3 cups cooked brown rice

Cooking Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, stir together pea pods, pepper, and water. Cover. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain liquid from chestnuts and mushrooms into small bowl or cup. Add teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth. Pour over vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
3. Stir in chestnuts and mushrooms. Gently fold in eggs. Reduce heat to low. Cook until heated throughout, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. To serve, spoon over cooked rice.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the American Egg Board.