Description
This 15-minute quinoa fried rice recipe is a quick and flavorful twist on traditional fried rice, using protein-packed quinoa as the base instead of rice. Packed with vegetables and eggs, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 3 eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup cauliflower or broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Others:
- 1 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1–2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp coconut or olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium-large non-stick pan, scramble the eggs in olive oil. Once ready, add in the garlic clove and mix together, then add the cauliflower and peas, cook for 2 minutes, scrambling.
- Add the quinoa and the rest of the ingredients, stir from time to time for 5 minutes.
- Add more soy sauce or sesame oil if needed.
- Turn the heat off and serve.
- Enjoy your quick dinner!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: quinoa fried rice, quick dinner recipe, easy vegetarian meal
