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Quinoa Fried Rice

Quinoa Fried Rice: A Healthy Twist on a Classic Favorite

This Quinoa Fried Rice offers a healthy twist on a classic favorite, packed with colorful veggies and flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter or substitute with oil
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrots finely diced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 stalks Green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce optional

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, add one beaten egg, cooking until soft curds form, about 1-2 minutes. Stir gently to scramble, then transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of melted butter and toss in finely diced carrots, chopped onion, peas, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to high. Add the remaining butter, let it melt completely, then incorporate the cooked quinoa, sliced green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce if desired. Stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, mixing them well into the quinoa and vegetable medley. Drizzle sesame oil over the top.
  5. Spoon the quinoa fried rice onto plates, garnishing with extra green onions if you like. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, use day-old quinoa. Adjust sauces to suit your taste, and feel free to mix veggies based on what's in season.

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