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How to Make Quinoa Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa fried rice is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Chinese takeout dish. This recipe replaces traditional white rice with protein-packed quinoa, adding extra nutrients and a nutty flavor to the dish. Whether you're looking to switch up your weeknight dinner routine or incorporate more whole grains into your diet, quinoa fried rice is a fantastic option.

Not only is quinoa fried rice a tasty alternative to the original, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • salt to taste
  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • 3 scallions, chopped, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup frozen peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff quinoa with a fork. Refrigerate until cool, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Mix soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sauce is evenly mixed.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over high heat; saute carrots and onion for 2 minutes. Add 2 scallions, garlic, and ginger; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and quinoa; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir sauce into quinoa mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Make well in the center of the quinoa mixture. Pour eggs into the well; cook and stir until eggs are scrambled and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peas and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining scallion.

    • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 607mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 344mg

    Categories

    Quinoa recipes
    Fried recipes
    Rice recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Asian recipes