Fried Quinoa
Fried Quinoa is a healthier spin on fried rice, featuring quinoa stir-fried with veggies. It's tasty and offers a well-balanced dish with a unique texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- Cooking oil
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 sliced onion
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- 2/3 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (see notes)
- 1-2 tsp chicken powder or seasoning granules
- Salt to taste
- Sliced spring onions
Instructions
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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
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Add beaten eggs; scramble and cook to desired doneness. Transfer cooked eggs to a plate.
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In the same pan, add more oil if needed.
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Cook onions for about two minutes.
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Add chopped carrots; cook for another two minutes.
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Add corn kernels, cooked quinoa, chicken powder (or seasoning granules), and salt. Mix until quinoa is warm.
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Add back the scrambled eggs to the pan along with sliced spring onions.
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Ready to enjoy, but it pairs well with fried chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.
Recipe Notes
- For the quinoa, I measured one cup (rice cooker cup) of dried quinoa, washed it twice, and added 2 cups (using the same rice cooker cup) of water. I used a rice cooker to cook the quinoa. You can use the entire cooked quinoa when making this fried rice.
- Feel free to add more protein if you'd like.
