Quinoa "Fried Rice" Recipe

Quinoa Fried Rice is a healthier and a twist  to traditional "fried rice" . It combines the traditional fried rice Asian flavours with colourful veggies of choice giving the same awesome deliciousness of the classic fried rice. Chopped coriander as garnish(optional) at the time of serving brings out the savory flavor of the dish. 

Quinoa Fried Rice with mushroom and babycorn

So, let's cook a big bowl of healthy protein and fibre rich fried rice and more so in less than 20 minutes. 

Qunioa Fried Rice with veggies

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Ingredients 

2 tablespoon olive oil /Ghee

3 cloves garlic minced/Garlic paste 

1/2 tsp of ginger paste or fresh ginger minced 

 2 green chilies diced/chopped

1/4 Cup onions finely chopped 

1/4 cup carrot diced 

1/4 cup green beans diced 

1/2  cup bell pepper 

*the veggies can also include peas/broccoli/mushroom( 1 cup sliced)/ babycorn(1/4 cup) 

2 teaspoon soya sauce (adjust to suit your taste) 

1 teaspoon white vinegar  ( optional) 

1.5 cups cooked quinoa (* for making fluffy quinoa check this link out 👉Fluffy Quinoa) 

Black pepper to taste

 Salt to taste 

Freshly chopped coriander leaves for garnish

                            Method 

1.Heat oil in a wok and add in the minced garlic, ginger, chopped green chilli and onion in  the wok over medium-high heat, stirring until fragrant and the onions translucent. 

2. Add  all the veggies and cook them on high flame for 2-3 mins( the cooking time of the veggies will vary based on the size of the chop/cut) followed by soya sauce and vinegar, mix well and cook for 1 minute. 

3. Add the cooked quinoa to the sautéed veggies, add salt and pepper and  cook for 1- 2 minute on high flame. 

4.Add chopped coriander  and sauté for few seconds.Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. 

Your quinoa fried rice is ready to be served. Serve hot.