Fried Quinoa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.4
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 613.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 4.1 g

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Introduction

Healthier alternative to fried rice Healthier alternative to fried rice
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 pkt SunBird Fried Rice Seasoning Mix
    2 tsp Soy Sauce
    3 cup Quinoa, cooked and cooled
    2 eggs, scrambled
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 cup frozen Peas and carrots, cooked
    3 Green Onions

Tips

To cook quinoa:
Bring 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed and drained, and about 2 cups water to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to med-low. Let simmer 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.


Directions

1. Heat oil. Stir fry onion and quinoa.
2. Add seasoning and soy sauce; stir fry 1 minute.
3. Push quinoa to side. Add in egg and scramble; mix into quinoa.
4. Add in peas and carrots. Heat through.

Serving Size: Makes 5 servings, about 1 cup each

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MBUMPMICHEL0311.