Try this One Pot Veggie Quinoa Fried "Rice" that’s packed with fresh vegetables and uses Quinoa instead of rice. A superfood alternative with twice the protein and slightly fewer carbs!
Ingredients
¾cupQuinoa, Cooked (140g, or ¼ cup dry)
½tspOlive Oil
½cupOnion, Chopped (80g)
1tspGinger, Grated
2tspGarlic, Minced (2 cloves)
1cupMushroom, Thinly sliced (70g)
1cupBroccoli, Chopped (90g)
¼cupCarrots, Chopped (32g)
2TbspFrozen Peas, Thawed (18g)
1½tspLow Sodium Soy Sauce
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and fry the onions and carrots for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.
Add in mushrooms and broccoli and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until tender.
Add peas and quinoa. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until heated through.
Pour in soy sauce and toss to combine.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot!
Notes
To cook Quinoa:
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in cold water (required to avoid any bitter taste).
Bring ½ cup water and quinoa to a boil in saucepan, then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and all water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and move it to a plate. Pop it in the fridge to cool completely.