Quinoa Fried Rice

  • 3 C cooked day old quinoa
  • ¾ TSP ginger (minced)
  • 1½ MED carrot (minced)
  • ½ MED onion (minced)
  • 4 OZ mushrooms (small slices)
  • ¾ C frozen peas or green beans
  • 3 eggs
  • 1½ TBS plus 1 TSP sesame oil
  • 1½ TBS soy sauce
  1. Scramble the 2 eggs into a bowl.
  2. Using a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium high heat.
  3. Add the scrambled eggs and let them cook. Remove from heat and chop them in pieces.
  4. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and cook the onions, carrots, and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked Quinoa and stir until combined. Add the soy sauce and mix everything together. Add the cooked eggs.
  6. Add the frozen peas and cook one minute more until the peas are heated through.

Yields 6 servings.

* NOTE: To cook Quinoa simply boil 2 cups of water or stock in a pot. Add 1 cup of Quinoa, stir and place a lid. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Cool in the fridge.

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2805IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4.7mg

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