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1 ½ cups water
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1 cup quinoa
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salt to taste
Quinoa Fried Rice
Great side dish and substitute for fried rice.
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
Directions
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.
Cook's Note:
Low-sodium chicken broth can be substituted for water.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
189 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |