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Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Looking for a healthy, quick and easy weeknight dinner? Try this quinoa fried rice recipe. It checks all the boxes of a wholesome recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 2 adults
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup cooked quinoa
  • 150 gram firm tofu, diced into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 medium-size onion, fine chopped
  • 1 Cup mixed vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, green peas, broccoli)
  • 1 teaspoon cooking salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ½ tablespoon red chilli paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 sprigs spring onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large stir-frying pan or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, and diced onion. Stir fry them for less than a minute to release their aroma.
  • Add the diced tofu. Stir fry till it becomes slightly crisp and golden. This takes a minute.
  • Next, add mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and sauces to the skillet. Stir fry over high heat for 40 – 50 seconds.
  • Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir fry to combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook for 1 minute for quinoa to absorb all the flavour.
  • Garnish fried rice with chopped green onions before serving.
  • Serve Quinoa Fried Rice warm with chilli oil or half fried egg.

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Notes

  • Quinoa should be pre-cooked for this fried rice recipe. You can use millets also in this fried rice recipe instead of quinoa. 
  • If you are using frozen mixed vegetables, thaw them before adding to the fried rice. 
  • Protein should be cooked before adding vegetables to the fried rice. 
  • Instead of sesame oil, you can use peanut, groundnut, coconut, or other vegetable oil.
  • Adjust the amount of sauces and seasoning as per your taste preference. 

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1732mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4904IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg