Quinoa Fried Rice
on Jul 07, 2022, Updated Jan 27, 2023
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If you love fried rice, give this quinoa fried rice a try! It doesn’t contain any rice but it is full of healthy fiber and delicious flavors.
Serve this quinoa fried rice as a side dish on busy weeknights. It’s ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
What Does Quinoa Rice Taste Like?
Quinoa has a slightly fluffy and chewy texture and a pleasant nutty and earthy taste that’s similar to brown rice.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup mixed veggies such as bell peppers, carrots, and cucumber
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Quinoa Fried Rice
- Add quinoa and water to a pot over medium heat. Cook it uncovered until all of the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. The quinoa will pop and become fluffy.
- Saute the veggies in a small frying pan until tender. (You can also use raw veggies if you prefer). Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Push the veggies to one side of the hot pan and add the egg. Scramble the egg until cooked and mix with the veggies. If the mixture seems dry, add a teaspoon of butter or oil.
- Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or your seasoning of choice to the quinoa. Fluff with a fork and add the quinoa into the pan with the veggies.
- Add the soy sauce and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and pan fry for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for Cooking Quinoa
Quinoa is typically cooked at a ratio of one part quinoa to two parts water. Cook it uncovered until all of the water has been absorbed.
Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. The quinoa will pop and become fluffy.
Can Quinoa Be A Rice Substitute?
Yes, quinoa can replace rice in many dishes. Note that the dish may have a slightly different flavor and texture. You may have to adjust the cooking times because quinoa cooks much faster than rice.
What Can I Mix With Quinoa?
Quinoa is delicious as a side dish and also makes a hearty salad. It can be cooked with broth instead of water for extra flavor, and works well in recipes that often call for rice like pilafs. Season quinoa with different types of herbs and spices and try it with flavored oils.
Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup mixed veggies , such as bell peppers, carrots, and cucumber
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook Quinoa
- Add quinoa and water to a pot over medium heat. Cook it uncovered until all of the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. The quinoa will pop and become fluffy.
Cook the Veggies and Egg
- Saute the veggies in a small frying pan until tender. (You can also use raw veggies if you prefer). Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Push the veggies to one side of the hot pan and add the egg. Scramble the egg until cooked and mix with the veggies. If the mixture seems dry, add a teaspoon of butter or oil.
Make Quinoa Fried Rice
- Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or your seasoning of choice to the quinoa. Fluff with a fork and add the quinoa into the pan with the veggies.
- Add the soy sauce and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and pan fry for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
