Quinoa Fried Rice for Supper

Cook this Quinoa Fried Rice in just 30 minutes. Full of protein, fresh veggies, soft eggs, and irresistible flavor!

Quinoa Fried Rice

Quinoa Fried “Rice” is the ultimate leftover makeover! It’s super versatile and straightforward to tweak. With quinoa’s protein and fiber, plus some egg power, you’re in for a hearty meal even without any meat.

Ready for a twist? Instead of the usual rice, we’re going with quinoa. Most of the time, you can swap quinoa for rice straight up. Quinoa’s got this cool earthy, slightly sweet, and nutty vibe, and it’s softer too.

Give it a try and enjoy the change-up!

Quick Tip

Quinoa has a natural bitter coating called saponins, which deters pests. While some packaged quinoa is pre-rinsed to remove this bitterness, others aren’t. If not pre-rinsed, wash the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve to remove the saponin.

Ingredients In Quinoa Fried Rice

• Butter & Olive Oil: These are our cooking fats. Butter makes the eggs tasty, and olive oil is for frying veggies.
• Eggs: They add protein to our quinoa fried rice. Whisk well for fluffier eggs.
• Onion, Garlic, and Ginger: These are our flavor buddies. They make everything tasty. Fresh is best!
• Frozen Veggies (Carrots, Peas, Corn, Broccoli): They give color and variety.
• Quinoa: It’s what pulls the dish together. Day-old quinoa fries up better.
• Green Onions: They add a fresh crunch.

For the sauce:

• Oyster Sauce, Chicken Bouillon Soy Sauce, Pepper, Vinegar: These make our sauce lively. Mix them well before adding to the dish.
• Sesame Oil: It’s the final touch that adds a special taste. A little goes a long way, so don’t overdo it!

How To Make Quinoa Fried Rice

1. Scramble the eggs. Once scrambled, set them aside on a plate.
2. In a skillet or wok, heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger.
3. Add the frozen veggies directly from the freezer. Cook until they’re heated through.
4. mix in the pre-cooked quinoa.
5. Prepare the sauce by whisking together a few simple ingredients. Add this to the quinoa mixture, ensuring everything is well-coated.
6. Add the scrambled eggs and fresh green onions, and enjoy.

More satisfying Quinoa Recipes:

Dinner

Quinoa Chili

Salads

Thai Quinoa Salad

Dinner

Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Salads

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Variations

• More crunch: Add chopped cashews on top.
• Add meat: Mix in cooked ham, chicken, pork, bacon, or shrimp.
• Change the veggies: Use any stir fry friendly veggie. Cook until thawed and dry. Try broccoli, edamame, sugar peas, snap peas, celery, or cabbage.
• Vegan version: Skip eggs and bouillon. Use vegetarian oyster sauce and add cooked tofu if you like.
• Cauliflower blend: Add 1 cup riced cauliflower with the veggies and a little extra sauce.