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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!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 298mg13%
Potassium 621mg18%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 2805IU56%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 4.7mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.