Quinoa Fried Rice
Flavorful and packed with veggies, this recipe is the perfect healthy substitute for the comfort food favorite. Adjust the spice level to your tastes and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion [diced]
- 4 garlic clove [minced]
- 10 g fresh ginger [minced]
- 1/2 cup mixed mushrooms [sliced]
- 1/2 cup carrot [small dice - or grated]
- 1/2 cup cabbage [shredded]
- 1/2 cup red pepper [small dice]
- 1/2 cup red kidney beans (canned)
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 2 teaspoon chilli sauce [or to taste, depending on desired spice]
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- Sesame oil [for drizzling]
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds [toasted for garnish]
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to packaging instructions. (approx. 15min). Meanwhile prepare and measure all the ingredients for easy cooking. 5 minutes before the quinoa is done - start the cooking process.
- In a wok or sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 5 – 7 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger and sauté another 3 – 4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, carrots, cabbage and red pepper. Sauté 4 – 5 minutes.
- Add red kidney beans. Sauté 1 minute.
- Add cooked quinoa, sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add in chili sauce and soy sauce. Sauté 2 minutes.
- Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds on top for serving.
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