Steps to Prepare Favorite Quinoa "Fried" Rice

Hey everyone, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, quinoa "fried" rice. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Quinoa fried rice is made just like traditional fried rice with eggs, veggies, and a soy sauce-based sauce but uses cooked quinoa instead of rice. Season with salt and fluff with a fork. In a large skillet over medium. Try swapping out traditional rice for quinoa in this easy quinoa fried "rice" recipe!

Quinoa "Fried" Rice is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Quinoa "Fried" Rice is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have quinoa "fried" rice using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Quinoa "Fried" Rice:

1. Take 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
2. Prepare 1 1/2 cup water
3. Make ready 2 tsp olive oil
4. Prepare 1/2 cup onion, diced
5. Get 3 eggs
6. Get 10 oz organic chicken
7. Make ready 2 clove garlic, minced
8. Take 5 tbsp soy sauce
9. Prepare 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
10. Make ready 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
11. Get 1 salt and pepper, to taste
12. Take 2 tbsp olive oil

Our plant-based version strays from traditional in terms of ingredients, but is similarly colorful and cooks the quinoa twice for a "fried" effect. This Quinoa Fried "Rice" is a healthy take on everyone's favorite Chinese takeout! It's easy to prepare, and every bit as delicious as the original! Serve with chicken, shrimp, and just as it is.

Instructions to make Quinoa "Fried" Rice:

1. In a medium skillet, add quinoa, olive oil and water. bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir. I let it sit for a few minutes before placing in the fridge to cool.
2. Add olive oil to a seperate pan. Heat and add onions. Immediately add eggs and stir.
3. Add garlic and chicken. ***I cheated and used a can of organic chicken, due to lack of planning ahead, and it still came out absolutely delicious. I do recommend using fresh chicken, but sometimes it's nice to have an easy substitute!
4. Once onions (and meat, if applicable) are cooked, add soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and peas and carrots. Stir and let simmer for about 2 more minutes.
5. When cooking fried rice with actual rice, it's best to use rice that has been refrigerated overnight. The great thing about quinoa is that I only left it in the fridge for about 30 minutes, and that was all it needed!
6. So now… add that quinoa to the rest of the ingredients. I pressed down on the mixture with a spatula to add a little last-minute crispiness.
7. Add salt and pepper, to taste. I barely used any salt, the soy sauce is salty enough.
8. Remove from heat, and try not to eat everything at once, because it is addicting!!

It's easy to prepare, and every bit as delicious as the original! Serve with chicken, shrimp, and just as it is. For more easy quinoa recipes, check out these Hawaiian Quinoa Bowls, this Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bake, or this Quinoa Pad Thai. How to Make Quinoa Fried Rice Begin by cooking your quinoa in a saucepan. For the liquid in this recipe I used water, but you can also use chicken or vegetable broth to add an extra layer of flavor.

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