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Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

This Quinoa Fried Recipe requires only 10 minutes to make and it's so delicious. Fresh veggies and quinoa make a healthy and satisfying combination. Try it!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 401 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cooked Day Old Quinoa*
  • 1/2 Teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 medium carrot minced
  • 1/4 onion minced
  • 1/2 Cup frozen peas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Scramble the 2 eggs into a bowl
  2. Using a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium high heat
  3. Add the scrambled eggs and let them cook. Remove from heat and chop them in pieces
  4. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and cook the onions, carrots, and ginger for 2-3 minutes
  5. Add the cooked Quinoa and stir until combined. Add the soy sauce and mix everything together. Add the cooked eggs
  6. Add the frozen peas and cook one minute more until the peas are heated through
  7. Enjoy

Notes

  • *To cook Quinoa simply boil 2 cups of water or stock in a pot. Add 1 cup of Quinoa, stir and place a lid. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.Cool in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 621mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2805IU (56%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401

% Daily Value*

Calories 401kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 621mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2805IU 56%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

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