(Un)Fried “Rice” Quinoa

by Arielle J on June 26, 2012

Fried Rice…a Sunday-night favorite among many. Introducing…a healthy alternative to fried rice: (Un)Fried “Rice” Quinoa!

Be Well with Arielle’s (Un)Fried “Rice” Quinoa!
INGREDIENTS:
1 box quinoa (beige, red or multi-colored) (approx 2 cups quinoa, 4 cups water)
3 eggs (farm-fresh)
1 cup frozen peas (thaw by rinsing under water)
1 red pepper (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped, sliced or julienned)
2 scallions (chopped)
1 white onion (chopped)
1 tbs Sesame Oil (or olive oil or butter to cook eggs)
3 tbs Toasted Sesame Oil (to taste)
4 tbsp Tamari (wheat-free + great alternative to soy sauce) (to taste)
2 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Sea Salt
Pepper (white or black)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Rinse quinoa and cook according to directions.
2. While the quinoa cooks, chop the vegetables, add the peas and sautee all in sesame oil (keep some of the scallions for garnish later).
3. In another pan, scramble the egg, top with a dash of sea salt and pepper)
4. Once quinoa is done, egg is scrambled and vegetables are sauteed, mix all ingredients into a large saucepan.
5. Sprinkle tamari, toasted sesame oil, a few leftover scallions and sesame seeds on top.

ALTERNATIVES:
*Allergic/don’t like the veggies I used? Add in/take out any veggies you want/don’t like! Baby corn + water chestnuts + sprouts are AWESOME additions!
*replace quinoa with any grain you want – brown rice, wild rice, millet, buckwheat soba noodles all taste delish!
*vegan? replace egg with tofu or tempeh!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Voila! Enjoy!

*This recipe was inspired by one of my first favorite “healthy” restaurants that used to frequent when I wanted a healthy meal and craved fried rice, Josies…their version includes brown rice.