Quinoa Fried Rice

Submitted by Chef Gorete

"A delicious take on the traditional fried rice."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa (follow package directions)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup sugar snap pea
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 large eggs
• black pepper, to taste
• olive oil flavored cooking spray

directions

1. In a non-stick wok, spray the oil and add the eggs and pepper and scramble for a couple of minutes or until done, then set aside.
2. Spray a bit more oil, then add the onions, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 minutes.
3. Add the peppers, carrots, snap peas, corn, peas and sauté until the vegetables are tender (approx. 5 minutes).
4. Stir in the cooked quinoa, sesame oil and soy sauce and mix for several minutes.
5. Add the scrambled eggs and adjust the if needed to taste, stirring for another minute.
6. Serve with protein of choice.