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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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 285mg (12%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1745IU (35%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1745IU 35%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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