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15-Minute Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe





Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Category: dinner

This quinoa fried rice takes 15 minutes and is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that allows you to use any leftover vegetables you have at home. It’s really delicious, healthy and you will not want to stop eating it.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup quinoa
3 eggs
1 carrot, chopped
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cauliflower or broccoli, chopped
1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp coconut or olive oil

Instructions
In a medium-large non-stick pan, scramble the eggs in olive oil.
Once ready, add in the garlic clove and mix together, then add the cauliflower and peas, cook for 2 minutes, scrambling.
Add the quinoa and the rest of the ingredients, stir from time to time for 5 minutes.
Add more soy sauce or sesame oil if needed.
Turn the heat off and serve.
Enjoy your quick dinner!

Notes

Optionally you can add some chicken, if you do, make sure it’s when you add the garlic, let it cook for 2-3 minutes and then add cauliflower/ broccoli and follow the steps as described. If you would like to meal prep this recipe you would need to double the ingredients.