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    Home » 30-minute meals » Quinoa Fried Rice: 30-Minute Vegetarian Dinner

    Quinoa Fried Rice: 30-Minute Vegetarian Dinner

    Published: Nov 8, 2019 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Quinoa Fried Rice: Cooked veggies in the pan with cooked quinoa on the side.

    Quinoa fried rice is a simple weekday dinner with a little twist, no rice but quinoa. Quinoa is a great source of protein and perfect for lunch the next day. Packed with veggies and a delicious, it's ready to put together.

    To reduce the preparation time, I would suggest cooking 2 or 3 cups of quinoa and freezing it. Dinner will be ready in a gif and your future you will thank you. Cutting the carrots and the onions will be the only task that will long, If I may say.

    Quinoa Fried Rice For My Quinoa Love

    Blend of uncooked quinoa in a mason jar

    I'm a quinoa lover and I have converted my kids also. I have popped quinoa for healthy snacks and I have stuffed portobello mushrooms. It's a staple, I add it regularly to my lunch salads to bring to work and my kids ask for it too when they see me preparing it.

    I buy a blend of white, red, and black quinoa but you can certainly adapt with what you have on hand.

    Easy Dinner & Perfect Leftovers

    You can definitely add this one to your list of meals idea. It has not appeared in my #whatsfordinner section of my Instagram highlights yet but it has been on the menu.

    I have broken down all the steps in the recipe and you get step-by-step pictures like you would if you order a meal kit. Ahah yes, I'm THAT good! Just kidding. Sort of, I'm really trying to make it easy for you.

    Does not this make your life easier? I'm such a visual plus I eat with my eyes so I need to see my pretty food! LOOK AT THESE COLOURS, DON'T THEY LOOK DELICIOUS?

    I'm not yelling, I'm excited. I love a pretty colorful plate!

    Grab your knife and your cutting board, let's cook!

    To do your preparation, for the cubed carrots, I can help you here, and to mince an onion, I made a tutorial here.

    Ingredients, mise en place for the quinoa fried rice.
    Eggs cooked in a bowl and pan on the side
    Cooked eggs in a bowl and a cutting board with carrots, onions and garlic
    Cooked carrots, onion, garlic in a pan and peas and scallions on the side
    Quinoa Fried Rice: Cooked veggies in the pan with cooked quinoa on the side.
    Quinoa Fried Rice: Cooked quinoa and veggies in a pan and cooked eggs on the side in a bowl
    Cooked quinoa fried rice in a bowl and sauce on the side
    Quinoa fried rice ready to be served in a pan
    Quinoa fried rice in a white bowl, plant in the background and red serviette
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    5 from 2 votes

    Quinoa Fried Rice: 30-Minute Vegetarian Dinner

    Quinoa fried rice is a simple weekday dinner with a little twist. Quinoa is a great source of protein & perfect for the kids' lunch the next day. Packed with veggies and a delicious, it's ready to put together.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: north american, vegetarian
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 eggs medium size, beaten
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 carrots cubed
    • 1 onion minced
    • 1 cup green peas frozen
    • ¼ cup scallions chopped
    • 1 cup quinoa cooked
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

    Instructions

    • In a hot pan, cook the eggs, scrambled. Set aside.
    • In the hot pan, pour the olive oil, the carrots, onions and garlic. Cook for 7-10 minutes on medium heat until the carrots are soft and onions golden.
    • Add the peas and scallions. Stir together. Cook until the peas have soften. (3-4 minutes)
    • Add in the quinoa and mix. Cook one minute.
    • Add the scrambled eggs.
    • In a small ramekin, mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar. Add to the pan. Mix and cook for a minute.
    • It's ready to serve! Enjoy!

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3707IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Amanda says

      February 08, 2022 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of quinoa instead of rice! Saving for later!

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