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Quinoa Veggie Fried Rice

Quinoa Veggie Fried Rice

Quinoa Veggie Fried Rice is a healthy twist on traditional fried rice, featuring nutrient-rich quinoa and colorful vegetables for a nourishing side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Grains

  • 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
  • 1 cup tri-color quinoa (cooked)

Vegetables

  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 inches ginger root (finely grated)

Others

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

Instructions
 

  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
  • Add peanuts and cook until brown (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add corn, peas, raisins, and ginger, and sauté until vegetables are cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Add rice and quinoa and stir fry well until rice and quinoa are fully combined and hot (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Stir in soy sauce or tamari and serve.

Notes

This dish is a great way to use leftover quinoa and rice while adding protein and nutrition to your meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword easy, Fried Rice, healthy, Quick, Quinoa, Vegetarian
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