Quinoa Fried Rice

Norma Powell, MS, RD, CDN

Quinoa Fried Rice

healthy spin on fried rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • cup uncooked quinoa white
  • 3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 3 eggs whisked
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup edamame no hulls, just beans
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Optional
  • 2 cups grilled chicken chopped
  • chopped green onions as topping

Method
 

  1. Add quinoa and chicken broth to a pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduced heat to low, cover and let cook for about 15 minutes. Then remove from heat, fluff with fork and set aside.
  3. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tsp of butter on medium-heat, coating the pan with the butter as it melts.
  4. Whisk the eggs with salt & pepper and pour into skillet.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, constantly scrap the bottom of the pan while the eggs cook to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Do this for about 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Wipe out pan from eggs (or use a new pan) and heat 1 tsp of butter on medium-high heat, coating the pan as the butter melts.
  7. Add onions and garlic and saute for about a minute. Then add carrots, peas, corn, edamame, 4 tbsp of coconut aminos and the sesame oil. Mix well to combine all the veggies and cover for about 2 minutes. Remove cover and continue to saute for another 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
  8. Remove from heat and add in cooked quinoa, scrambled eggs and the remaining tbsp of coconut aminos. Stir until well combined.
Optional
  1. Top with grilled chicken and green onions

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