easy quinoa fried rice

Ingredients easy quinoa fried rice

1 cup quinoa rinsed
2 cup water
2 tbsp coconut oil
4 medium carrots (preferably assorted colors) diced
2 medium shallots thinly sliced
4 scallions white and green parts separated thinly sliced Sea salt
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce or gluten free tamari
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp sriracha
2 eggs beaten

how to make easy quinoa fried rice

Instructions

In a medium lidded saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the quinoa is al dente. Uncover and remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet. Saute the carrots, shallot, and white scallions over high heat until soft and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic, ginger, and green scallions and stir fry until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Fold in the quinoa and stir fry until well-coated in the vegetable mixture and beginning to toast, 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha.
Push the quinoa to the side of the pan to create a well. Pour the eggs into the well and cook, stirring gently, until nearly set. Toss the fried rice with the eggs. Transfer the quinoa to bowls and serve right away.
Notes

Servings 4, Calories 305, Fat 14g, Carbohydrates 36.3g, Protein 10.2g, Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 538mg, Potassiu