Fried Quinoa and Zucchini

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 270.4
  • Total Fat: 12.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
  • Sodium: 148.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 12.6 g

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Introduction

Delicious alternative to traditional fried white rice with high protien Quinoa grain as the base. Delicious alternative to traditional fried white rice with high protien Quinoa grain as the base.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Cup Dry Quinoa
    2 Tbsp Olive oil
    .5 cup chopped red Onions
    1 tsp *Soy Sauce
    1 clove Garlic
    2 tbsp chopped Cilantro
    1 largeEgg
    .5 tbsp Thai Chili Sauce
    1 cup fresh Spinach

Directions

Makes 4 - 1 1/2 cup servings

Boil Quinoa in 2 cups of water until water is absorbed and the grain is soft.

Saute red onions in olive oil over medium heat until they begin to become translucent.

Add chopped zucchini to pan and saute for 2 minutes or until soft but not overcooked.

Crack egg into sizzling onions & zucchini and stir occasionally until the egg is fried and broken into small pieces.

Add Garlic and saute for one minute.

Add cooked Quinoa and all remaining ingredients. Stir frequently until spinach is soft and the quinoa is warmed.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DDROUGAS.