Quinoa is full of protein and I love it for its yummy, nutty flavor. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and B-vitamins. It is a great alternative for rice if you’re looking to switch things up or if you are gluten free or sensitive. I love adding quinoa into my eggs for breakfast as well or quinoa is a great way to bulk up salads too! This recipe has no butter and uses a minimal amount of sauce therefore it is lower in sodium compared to traditional fried rice.
Ingredients you will need for this quinoa fried rice recipe
Quinoa: I often cook the quinoa in advance so when I am ready to make the rice it cuts down on cook time!Vegetable broth: You can use chicken broth if you aren’t vegetarian. Red onion: if you don’t have red onion yellow or white works well too.Carrots: dice them up in small pieces if you can. This is a great item to prep as well so you can spend less time chopping when it’s time to make the dish.Frozen peas and frozen corn: A great way to use up the frozen veggies in your freezer! Canned work just as well if you don’t have frozen.GarlicGingerGarlic powderExtra Virgin Olive OilEggsSpices: salt, pepper, red pepper chili flakesSoy sauce, low sodium or liquid aminos: Most soy sauce does contain gluten so if you are gluten free be sure to buy gluten free soy sauce or use liquid aminos. Sesame oilMr. Yoshinda’s sweet and savory sauce: can sub teriyaki sauce for this.
How to make Quinoa Fried Rice
Rinse and cook quinoa according to package. Once cooked, remove from heat, fluff with fork, place in a bowl and put in fridge to cool. Mix the 3 ingredients for the sauce together and set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a wok on high heat. Toss in the carrots and the onions and cook for a couple minutes. Then add in the garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the remaining olive oil and the quinoa. Add the sauce until nicely incorporated. Make a well in the middle of the quinoa to pour the 2 eggs. Pour eggs in and scramble. Once eggs have cooked, toss in the peas and corn. Mix together, enjoy warm! WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT BELOW
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