For the second instalment of our Quinoa Recipe Series, Chef Morgan shares her delicious Quinoa Fried “Rice” recipe. Flavorful and packed with veggies, this recipe is the perfect better-for-you substitute for the comfort food favorite. Adjust the spice level to your tastes and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coconut or olive oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ Tbsp ginger, minced
- ¼ cup assorted mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup cabbage, small dice
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, small dice
- ¼ cup edamame beans
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa, room temperature or cold
- 1 tsp sriracha chili sauce, or to taste, depending on desired spice
- 2 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Preparation
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In a wok or sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 – 7 minutes, or until translucent.
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Add garlic and ginger and sauté another 3 – 4 minutes.
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Add mushrooms, carrots, cabbage and red pepper. Sauté 4 – 5 minutes.
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Add edamame. Sauté 1 minute.
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Add in quinoa, sauté for 3 – 5 minutes or until quinoa is hot.
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Add in sriracha and soy sauce. Sauté 2 minutes.
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Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds on top for serving.
