Quinoa Fried Rice

Great side dish and substitute for fried rice.


Recipes · Cuisine · Asian


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

Ingredients

Ingredients List
  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • salt to taste


Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Mix soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sauce is evenly mixed.

  3. 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.

  4. Stir sauce into quinoa mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.

  5. 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.

Cook's Note:

Low-sodium chicken broth can be substituted for water.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
189 Calories
6g Fat
26g Carbs
8g Protein


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