Quinoa Fried Rice

Name: Quinoa Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups Vegetable broth, low sodium; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed; 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp. ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 eggs; salt, pepper, red pepper chili flakes; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium; 1 tsp. sesame oil; 2 Tbsp. Mr. Yoshinda's sweet and savory sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
189 kcal
Course
Side Dish

Quinoa Fried Rice

Ulric Williams

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Quinoa Fried Rice is a fun alternative to the typical fried rice and will give you a boost of protein and fiber!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup uncooked quinoa ~2.5 cups cooked
2 cups Vegetable broth, low sodium
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. ginger, minced
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
salt, pepper, red pepper chili flakes
3 Tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium or liquid aminos
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. Mr. Yoshinda's sweet and savory sauce

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Instructions

Rinse and cook quinoa according to package. Once cooked, remove from heat, fluff with fork, place in a bowl and put in fridge to cool.
Mix the 3 ingredients for the sauce together and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp. EVOO in a wok on high heat. Toss in the carrots and the onions and cook for a couple minutes. Then add in the garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the remaining EVOO and the quinoa.
Add the sauce until nicely incorporated. Make a well in the middle of the quinoa to pour the 2 eggs. Pour eggs in and scramble.Once eggs have cooked, toss in the peas and corn. Mix together, enjoy warm!