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Quinoa “Fried Rice”

August 6, 2013 By betsy 4 Comments

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Quinoa "Fried Rice"

I’ve become a bit of a quinoa junkie. Never a big carb eater, I’ve found quinoa to be a perfect solution for me. It’s protein-ful, satisfying, and pretty much the most versatile thing ever to make. Once it hit the scene it quickly became my #1 ingredient of choice.

I’ve made it into bite sized appetizers a la buffalo wings , I’ve used it in curry, casseroles , and salads. I’ve turned it into vegan burgers, and even used it as a crust for a shepherds pie. Anything you would normally make with rice, I now make with quinoa.

For my next trick, I will follow that logic and turn quinoa into “fried rice”.

The best part is, it’s not fried. The second best part is, it’s not rice. I’m sure there are those out there who would disagree with me on this, but just give it a try before you judge. I’m pretty sure you’ll find it as satisfying as the original.

Quinoa "Fried Rice"

Quinoa "Fried Rice"
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Quinoa “Fried Rice”

Fried Rice made with quinoa

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup prepared quinoa
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Gourmet Garden fresh ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup frozen edamame
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about one minute.
  2. Add pepper, edamame, and carrots.Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add spinach. Cover and continue cooking until spinach begins to wilt. Stir in quinoa and soy sauce and mix well to combine.
  4. Add in the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are cooked through, about 5 minutes
  5. Top with chopped green onions and serve
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa “Fried Rice”
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 542mg23%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Quinoa "Fried Rice"

Quinoa "Fried Rice"

 

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Comments

  1. Loretta says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Love this recipe! Thank you! Quinoa is also a favorite of mine!

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  2. Linda Hampton says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    This looks good. I am not much of a cook myself What I like about this quinoa fried rice is it looks healthy and relativity easy to prepare

    Reply
  3. foodwanderings says

    August 11, 2013 at 10:33 am

    This is a great idea to substitute quinoa for rice. Recently I have been on a fried rice roll.

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