Quinoa “Fried Rice”
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 c. Quinoa
  • 2 c. Water
  • 2 chicken breasts, chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 eggs, mixed in bowl
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ c. Shredded carrots
  • 1 c. Frozen peas, thawed
  • ½ c. Red onion, chopped
FOR THE SAUCE
  • ½ c Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 T. Sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ t. Red pepper flakes
  • 1 T. Chopped or grated fresh ginger
  • Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with fork.
  2. Heat large frying pan or wok, add olive oil until a drop of water sizzles in it.
  3. Stir fry chicken until browning and cooked through, about five minutes, remove to plate.
  4. Add both onions, carrots and peas to pan and stir fry 2-3 minutes
  5. Scramble eggs in small bowl.
  6. Push veggies up side of pan and add eggs to skillet and scramble, about one minute.
  7. Mix sauce ingredients together
  8. Add quinoa to pan
  9. Add chicken to pan.
  10. Pour sauce over top and toss well
  11. Sprinkle with cilantro
  12. Remove to serving bowl and serve
Recipe by Dishin & Dishes at https://www.dishinanddishes.com/quinoa-fried-rice/