Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe
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.
Servings: 4 servings
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
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Net Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2376IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg