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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water.
- 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.
- Mix soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.