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| Quinoa Fried Rice |
Quinoa has become one of my favorite grains. Often, I will substitute quinoa for rice in many dishes.
Using quinoa in place of white rice in my fried rice recipe was a big improvement. The grain has a natural crunch and nuttiness that adds so much to this dish.
Quinoa is cooked exactly like rice. I use my rice cooker to prepare it. Yes, it’s a little more costly than rice, but you can find deals. I buy this in my local health food store in the bulk section. It’s half the price as a small box you can buy in the supermarket.
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| Delicious Quinoa Fried Rice |
The version shown above is vegetarian. If you prefer a little meat in this, then any leftover chicken, pork or beef will do. For the recipe given, add about 1 cup of diced, cooked meat and add it after the eggs are scrambled.
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Quinoa Fried "Rice"
The grain has a natural crunch and nuttiness that adds so much to this dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 medium onion thickly sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup cooked peas
- 1 tsp dark sesame oil
- 3-4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the quinoa, water and olive oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and cook until all the water is absorbed. If you are using a rice cooker, add the quinoa, water and olive oil and set to COOK (it is done when the rice cooker switches to WARM).
- Heat the 2 tbs of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Break eggs into pan and with a spatula, scramble the eggs. When eggs are almost set, add garlic and onion (and meat if you are adding). Stir fry until onion is almost translucent.
- Add cooked quinoa, sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir. At this point taste the quinoa--you may have to add more soy sauce depending on your personal tastes. Stir in peas, and heat through.
- Makes 3 hearty servings or 6 side dish servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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| Quinoa Fried Rice |
Alethia says
I love the idea of subbing quinoa for rice–what a fantastic alternative. Thank you for sharing this with an avid fried rice (and now, "rice") fan!
Judith Hanneman says
I am in love with this grain!!! You will enjoy fried rice more made with it–just like me!!!
Thanks says
Thank you for this recipe.I didn't have some of the ingredients but I modified it and used your concept.
Quinoa
Coconut oil
Onions
Red bell peppers
Salt
Eggs
And I just did the way you did.
I'm also making tilapia and eating with it.
Thanks once again 🙂
Judith Hanneman says
I love it!!! Anything I post here is always open to anyone's own customization–gets your creative juices going. Thanks, "Thanks" 🙂
Grace Dawson says
This looks lovely! I'm definitely a rice person and I'm glad to know that there are more exciting ways to make it, healthier too!
Buddy says
I make this quite regularly now and I always add left over chicken. Makes a great meal.
Thanks!
Judith Hanneman says
I'm so glad you liked it enough to make it a family favorite. It's so quick and easy and tastes so good. I love it myself!!! Thanks so much for letting me know <3