Quinoa Fried Rice

A healthy and flavorful twist on classic fried rice, using quinoa instead of rice.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

1.5 cups quinoa

3 cups vegetable broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

2 medium carrots

1 cup peas

1 cup corn

0.25 cup soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 large eggs

3 stalks scallions

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly.
2
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed.
15 min
3
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
4
While quinoa cooks, dice the onion.
5
Mince the garlic and ginger.
6
Peel and dice the carrots.
7
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
8
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3 min
9
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
10
Add the diced carrots, peas, and corn to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5 min
11
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble them until cooked through.
12
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet. Break up any clumps and stir to combine with the vegetables and scrambled eggs.
13
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
14
Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
2 min
15
Thinly slice the scallions.
16
Serve the quinoa fried rice hot, garnished with sliced scallions.

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