Quinoa Fried Rice + Tips on Making Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

Name: Quinoa Fried Rice + Tips on Making Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa; 1.5 cups water; 2-4 tsp low sodium soy sauce; 1-2 cloves garlic; ⅛ tsp garlic powder; 1 cup fresh or frozen veggies:; 1-2 large eggs; oil or butter for sautéing; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
204 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Quinoa Fried Rice + Tips on Making Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

Aiden Richards

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You'll never miss the rice in this healthy quinoa fried rice! This is by far the best technique I've tried for cooking perfect fluffy quinoa, every time!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dry quinoa
1.5 cups water
2-4 tsp low sodium soy sauce add a little to start and extra to taste!
1-2 cloves garlic minced
⅛ tsp garlic powder
1 cup fresh or frozen veggies: peas, carrots, and onion
1-2 large eggs optional
oil or butter for sautéing (I typically reach for the butter)
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook your quinoa via the method mentioned above.
While its cooking, prep your veggies! I used frozen peas, fresh baby carrots, and fresh onion since it's what I had on hand. Any combo of veggies, frozen or fresh will work.
Saute the carrots and onion in a small frying pan until tender. You'll saute your garlic too but add it towards the very end to prevent burning.
For the peas, I microwave-steamed a small bag and saved the rest for later; however, any cooking method for those delish little peas will work, including tossing them in the skillet with the other veg.
If you're adding eggs to the mix, push the veggies to one side of the hot pan and crack your eggs on the other side and scramble.
If your using a stainless or cast iron pan, you might want to add a teeny bit of butter or oil to the pan before cracking the eggs.
By now the quinoa should be ready. Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, fluff, and toss your quinoa into the pan with the veggies.
Next add your soy sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and pan fry for a few minutes.
Serve hot and garnish with parsley, sweet chili sauce, and extra low-sodium soy sauce =)

Notes

Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley or chopped green onion if desired.
Feeling saucy? Drizzle this dish with a little extra soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or even Sriracha! It's amazing with all three!
sweet chili sauce
Sriracha
Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed with your choice of ingredients and extras! xo

Nutrition Information

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Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 132mg (6%) Potassium 350mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 2370IU (47%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	204kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	3g	5%
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	132mg	6%
Potassium	350mg	7%
Fiber	4g	16%
Vitamin A	2370IU	47%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2.6mg	14%