Quinoa Fried Rice

This quinoa fried rice recipe is a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables, it’s quick and easy to make for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or festive gatherings like Chinese New Year. Enjoy a flavorful, nutritious meal that everyone will love.

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Servings Servings

Ingredients

2 cups White Quinoa, cooked according to package *Yields approximately 6 cups. See notes.
2 Eggs, scrambled
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
¼ cup Onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
¾ cup Carrots, finely chopped
¾ cup Green Peas, cooked
¾ cup Baby Corn, chopped
pinch White Pepper
2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

Cook Quinoa according to package. Yields 6 cups cooked.
Scramble the eggs and put to the side. Do not prep the eggs until the Quinoa is ready so that you can quickly proceed to next steps.
Once your Quinoa is cooked and cooled a bit, heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan.
Add the chopped onions and carrots and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and a pinch of white pepper, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the baby corn and peas, stir and cook the mixture together for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat.
Add 4 cups of the cooked quinoa to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, but let the quinoa sit undisturbed for a minute or two at a time to develop some crispy spots. *I like to start with a smaller amount of quinoa so it’s easier to season evenly and mix without all the veggies sinking to the bottom. It gives you more control at this stage.
Add the remaining cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. Season with additional white pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil to taste. Stir well to combine. Allow everything to cook evenly, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and gently fold the scrambled eggs into the quinoa fried rice. Stir to evenly incorporate the eggs throughout. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

-If you cook the quinoa a day ahead, this recipe comes together even faster. Day-old quinoa also holds its texture better when stir-fried, making it perfect for meal prep.

Keyword Asian, Carrots, Chinese, Fresh, Fried Rice, Fruit, Ginger, gluten free, Healthy, Lunar New Year, meal prep, Nutritious, Plant-Based, quinoa, Refreshing, Spring, Strawberry, Summer, takeout, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

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