Easy Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Quinoa Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Divided; 2 Eggs; 1/2 Chopped Onion; 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed; 2 cups Frozen Vegetable Mix, Thawed (I Used Carrots, Peas, Corn And Green Beans); 3 Scallions, Chopped, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (optional); 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Stir Fry Sauce Or Teriyaki; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Servings: persons

1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
2 cups Water
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Divided
2 Eggs
1/2 Chopped Onion
2 cloves Garlic, Pressed
2 cups Frozen Vegetable Mix, Thawed (I Used Carrots, Peas, Corn And Green Beans)
3 Scallions, Chopped, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Stir Fry Sauce Or Teriyaki
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

1
Rinse quinoa 2-3 times with cold water.
2
In a deep large skillet, combine water (or chicken stock) and quinoa and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until liquid is absorbed.
4
Season with salt if desired.
5
Fluff with fork.
6
Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
7
Heat a wok or saute pan over high heat.
8
Add 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil.
9
Add eggs, let cook for 30 seconds, then scramble.
10
Transfer to a clean plate.
11
Return wok to heat and set temperature to medium high.
12
Add 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil and onion.
13
Cook onion for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
14
Add garlic, mixed vegetables, half of the scallions, ginger and red pepper flakes (optional).
15
Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
16
Add quinoa and remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil and stir fry for 1 minute.
17
Add soy sauce, stir fry (or teriyaki) sauce and sesame oil.
18
Stir to incorporate.
19
Add scrambled eggs and stir again.
20
Top with remaining scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, 2 cups Water, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Divided, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Easy Quinoa Fried Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Quinoa Fried Rice

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