Quinoa Fried "Rice"

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Quinoa Fried "Rice"

This Quinoa Fried “Rice” is a healthy take on everyone’s favorite Chinese takeout! It’s easy to prepare, and every bit as delicious as the original! Serve with chicken, shrimp, and just as it is.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken stock
  • ¼ small onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 scallions, sliced and divided
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. Teriyaki sauce
  • ¾ tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 large eggs, whisked in a small bowl
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
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Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water.
  2. Bring quinoa and water or chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Season with salt.Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.Transfer to a large plate and pop in the fridge or freezer to chill completely.
  3. Mix soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over a high heat. Add onion and carrot, cook about two minutes. Add 2 scallions, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook another two minutes. Add in the rest of the olive oil and the quinoa. Stir-fry about two minutes. Add sauce and stir-fry until incorporated, about two minutes. Make a well in the center of the quinoa pour eggs in, scramble with a wooden spoon or chopsticks. Toss together and then throw in peas. Toss everything together until the peas are warmed through. Add remaining scallion and serve. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 11 cup serving Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 194IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 cup serving
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 194IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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