High Protein Shiitake Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 8 oz chickpea "rice"
• 3 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided
• 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, thoroughly cleaned and sliced
• 2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice, divided
• 1 zucchini squash, diced
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 heaping tbsp grated fresh ginger (or to taste)
• 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp coconut amino (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package. Drain well and set aside

2. 2

   Heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the mushrooms and 1 teaspoon of the 5 spice. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes, tossing often. Transfer to a bowl and set aside

3. 3

   Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, carrots, corn, ginger, and remaining teaspoon of 5 spice and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing often, until the zucchini is slightly tender

4. 4

   Add the shiitake mushrooms, rice, tamari and aminos and toss well. Cook for another 2 minutes. Serve warm