Description
A healthy and flavorful quinoa fried rice with vegetables, cooked in toasted sesame oil and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and gluten-free soy sauce. This easy-to-make dish incorporates cooked quinoa and organic frozen veggies, enhanced by scrambled eggs for added protein. A perfect gluten-free, low-fat meal that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 – 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 – 4 cups cooked quinoa (chilled)
- 1 16oz bag organic frozen veggies (any variety)
- 2 large organic eggs
- 2 – 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Garlic: Heat the oil and minced garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add Quinoa and Veggies: Add chilled cooked quinoa and frozen veggies to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies start to soften and the quinoa is coated in flavor, about 2 minutes. Push the mixture to one side of the pan.
- Cook Eggs: Crack the eggs directly into the empty side of the skillet. Scramble them with a fork until fully cooked, then stir the scrambled eggs into the quinoa and vegetable mixture thoroughly.
- Add Seasonings: Pour the gluten-free soy sauce over the pan, sprinkle with ground ginger, and toss everything to combine evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the dish is heated through.
- Serve: Taste the fried quinoa and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious quinoa fried rice!
Notes
- Use chilled quinoa for best texture in fried rice.
- Feel free to swap sesame oil for coconut oil or another neutral oil.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to your preferred saltiness.
- You can add other seasonings like green onions or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit eggs and add tofu or extra vegetables instead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: quinoa fried rice, gluten free fried rice, vegetable quinoa stir fry, healthy quinoa recipe, easy fried rice, low fat dinner
