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Quinoa Fried Rice
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Quinoa Fried 'Rice'

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa chilled
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove the eggs and set them aside on a plate.
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  • In the same skillet, add the diced carrots and onions, cooking until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked quinoa along with the green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss to combine everything evenly. Fry the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the quinoa is slightly crispy.
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  • Fold the scrambled eggs back into the skillet, mixing well to distribute. Finish by stirring in the sesame oil and remove from heat.
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  • DEVOUR!

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5673IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg