Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced, to garnish
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds to garnish
Directions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and cook while stirring occasionally until they are scrambled and cooked through.
  3. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.
  5. Add the carrot and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for another minute,
  7. Add the peas and continue to cook until they are warmed through and plump, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked quinoa, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil and stir to combine.
  9. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to fry the quinoa.
  10. Add the scrambled eggs into the mixture and mix well.
  11. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.