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My favorite better than takeout fried recipe made with quinoa! It adds protein and all of the benefits of quinoa and you won’t be able to tell a difference in this better for you dish! Pair this exquisite side dish with Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken, Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken or Baked Firecracker Chicken for a fabulous meal.
Quinoa Fried ‘Rice’
I love using quinoa as a part of a healthy lifestyle. It adds so many awesome health benefits and added protein. So because I am obsessed with fried rice, I thought why not add quinoa instead!? Quinoa is so much better for you than white rice and I couldn’t even tell a difference with my first bite! I used it to meal prep for an entire week and it was full of amazing flavor and veggies inside. I looked forward to eating it every single day. It was that good! This recipe is better than any takeout you will get and better for you! A total win in my book! 😉
Quinoa Fried Rice Ingredients
Quinoa: Already cooked Oil: Canola or vegetable Onion: Chopped Frozen Peas and Carrots: Be sure to thaw them first Soy Sauce: You can add more or less to taste Sesame Oil: For flavor Eggs: Beat them lightly Green Onions: Chopped, these are optional
Making the Fried Rice
What is Quinoa and Why Should I Use It
Like in this recipe, quinoa is often substituted for rice and considered to be a grain, but it’s not. It’s actually a seed. The plant these seeds come from is called Chenopodium quinoa and comes from Peru. The plant is a relative of beets, spinach and chard. When cooked quinoa is soft and fluffy with a nutty flavor. Since quinoa is a seed, it is gluten free and a great substitute for rice. It has 5 grams of fiber, and 8 grams of protein. It’s a complete protein too, which means it contains all the amino acids your body needs. It’s also packed with vitamins and minerals, like iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium. It is called a super food for good reason! Variations of Quinoa Fried Rice
Crunch: If you need a little crunch add some chopped cashews to top the Quinoa Fried Rice. Meat: Turn it into a meal by adding some meat. Try ham, chicken, bacon, pork or shrimp. Veggies: This dish is so versatile, make it veggie heavy or change up the veggies to your liking. Use broccoli, sugar snap peas, celery, cabbage or other frozen stir fry vegetable mixes. Make ahead of time: This is a wonderful dish that gets better the longer the flavors have to meld together. Make a day ahead of time or make a double batch and save the rest for another night. Storing: Quinoa Fried Rice will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
More Healthy Quinoa Recipes to Love
Quinoa is so good for you, and it’s so yummy!
Fruity Quinoa Salad Thai Quinoa Salad Roasted Beet, Quinoa, and Carrot Salad Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Quinoa Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram Your Recipe Critic, Alyssa Happy Blogging! Happy Valley Chow Comment * Name * Email * Website
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