Egg quinoa fried rice

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Egg quinoa fried rice

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa


  • 2 cups water


  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided


  • 2 eggs, beaten


  • 1 onion, diced


  • 2 cloves garlic, minced


  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced


  • ½ cup frozen peas


  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce


  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha


  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  • Add quinoa and water to a saucepan, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble constantly until cooked through. Transfer eggs to a separate plate.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the pan. Add onion, garlic, carrots and peas and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the cooked quinoa, soy sauce and Sriracha. Stir-fry mixture for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to the quinoa pan and stir until combined. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.