Quinoa Fried "Rice"

Name: Quinoa Fried "Rice"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 3 teaspoons safflower, peanut or other neutral-flavored oil; 2 eggs; salt and pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 3 scallions; 1 ½ cups chopped carrots, broccoli and peas; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; ½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
278 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Quinoa Fried "Rice"

Kaitlin Farley

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Protein-packed quinoa replaces white rice in this healthier version of the classic Chinese restaurant dish. Quinoa is a gluten-free whole grain that provides a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber to boost the nutrition of this recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3 teaspoons safflower, peanut or other neutral-flavored oil, divided
2 eggs
salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated) plus extra for garnish
1 ½ cups chopped carrots, broccoli and peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari if gluten-free)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 10-15 minutes until done. Cool the quinoa, ideally overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok over medium high heat. Beat the eggs in a bowl with a fork and add them to the pan. Season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until firm. Break the egg up into pieces with a spatula and transfer it to a plate.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the wok. Add the garlic, ginger and scallion whites and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook a few minutes, stirring often, until crisp tender. Add the cooled quinoa and stir to combine. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, scallion greens and cooked egg and stir to combine well. Garnish with scallion greens.

Notes

Day-old quinoa works best in this dish because the grains will be slightly dried out. If you use freshly cooked quinoa, your fried “rice” will end up being gummy.
You can plan ahead and make a batch of quinoa the night before. If you do use fresh quinoa, spread it out on a baking tray and let in cool in the refrigerator or freezer for a few hours before making the dish.
You can use fresh or frozen veggies in this quinoa stir fry. Broccoli, peas, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and edamame are all great options.
You can also add some diced tofu, chicken, shrimp or beef to make this dish a main course.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0g Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 36.1g (12%) Protein 11.4g (23%) Fat 9.9g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 5.3g (21%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0g
Calories	278kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	36.1g	12%
Protein	11.4g	23%
Fat	9.9g	15%
Saturated Fat	1.7g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	354mg	15%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Fiber	5.3g	21%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	0IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Calcium	0mg	0%
Iron	0mg	0%