Fried rice is made healthier by swapping out rice with quinoa. It makes an easy and delicious gluten-free meal packed with all the nutritious benefits of quinoa.
1cupuncooked quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
1heaping cup frozen peas and carrots
2eggs, whisked
2-3tbsplow sodium soy sauce, or more as needed
1tspsesame oil
2green scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and then set aside. In a large skillet or wok, add olive oil and garlic. Bring pan to medium heat and cook until garlic starts to turn a light brown.
Add in quinoa and frozen vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes in the hot oil, making sure to mix and stir so everything cooks evenly. Drizzle in sesame oil and soy sauce and stir to mix evenly. Move all ingredients to one side of the pan, leaving room in your pan to cook eggs. Add eggs to empty side of pan. As eggs are cooking, make swirling motion with your cooking utensil so that the eggs scramble as they cook. Once eggs are cooked, mix it with the other ingredients.
Taste and add more seasoning as needed. You can add more soy sauce or salt and pepper. Toss in scallions right before you turn off heat. Serve immediately.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.