Quinoa Fried 'Rice'
My favorite better than takeout fried recipe made with quinoa! It adds protein and all of the benefits of quinoa and you won’t be able to tell a difference in this better for you dish!
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small chopped white onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large beaten eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, optional
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small chopped white onion, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Slide the vegetable mixture to the side then pour 2 large beaten eggs onto the other side. Use a spatula to cook and scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
- Add 3 cups cooked quinoa to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil on top. Stir and fry the quinoa and veggie mixture until heated through and combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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