Description
This Easy Quinoa Fried Rice is a healthy twist on classic fried rice, packed with fluffy quinoa, colorful vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a savory soy-sesame sauce. Quick, nutritious, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (2 1/2–3 cups cooked)
- 2 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp stir fry sauce or teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook with water or stock until liquid is absorbed. Let it cool completely.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp coconut oil in a wok, scramble eggs, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil and cook onion for 1 minute.
- Add garlic, ginger, vegetables, half of scallions, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce, stir-fry sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Return eggs to the pan and stir to combine.
- Top with remaining scallions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chilled quinoa for best texture.
- Customize with any vegetables you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian