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!

Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

It’s January and it’s cold. Eating a salad while craving comfort food does not sound very fun. Luckily this dish will hit the spot without the guilt. A big bowl of Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe is delicious, healthy and comforting.

I personally love Chinese takeout. The seasonings, the textures, and even the cute cardboard containers bring a smile to my face. When I was little, my parents used to order it every Sunday for lunch. They still hold that tradition in Venezuela so when I go there and visit, I eat Chinese every Sunday.

My husband is always checking out the calories and fat content on EVERYTHING we eat so my mission is to “lighten” up my dishes without giving up on flavor. After he had a bite of this Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe, he went crazy for it. His exact words “this recipe is a keeper”

Also check out this amazing Cauliflower Fried Rice for a lower carb option.

If you have 10 spare minutes and some cooked Quinoa in the fridge you got yourself a delicious side dish. Add some cooked chicken, shrimp, beef or pork and make it an entree. You can also add some leftover veggies or any kind of veggie/protein combination you may like.

Since I make Quinoa at home as a rice replacement, there’s always a big bowl in the fridge. The secret to fried rice is to use day old rice or Quinoa. If you make it with a fresh batch, the rice/Quinoa will turn mushy and have the consistency of sushi rice instead of fried rice.

There’s no special tools or wok required to make this Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe. Simply use a regular old wide mouth skillet and you’re good to go. The flavor and texture are spot on, so even the pickiest eaters will love this one!

 I hope you can try this delicious Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe at home and let me know how it comes out.

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Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

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!

Course: Side Dish

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 401 kcal

Author: Tiffany

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 of Soy Sauce

Instructions

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

Recipe 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 Facts

Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 81mg 27%

Sodium 298mg 12%

Potassium 621mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 2g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 56.1%

Vitamin C 10.5%

Calcium 6.2%

Iron 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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