Shrimp And Broccoli Fried Rice With Toasted Almonds

• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 1 1/2 cups instant white rice (such as Minute Rice)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

1. Place 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice to pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Spoon rice into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; place dish in freezer.
2. Combine broccoli, bell pepper, and the remaining 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp to pan; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Remove rice from freezer.
5. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add rice to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Combine broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir broth mixture into rice. Add shrimp mixture and broccoli mixture to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with almonds and onions.

water, instant white rice, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, shrimp, chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, almonds, green onions

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-broccoli-fried-rice-with-toasted-almonds (may not work)