Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe
This simple and easy quinoa fried rice recipe is a perfect addition to your weekly menu. Since it comes together so quickly it can be the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Servings 8
Calories 336kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cups ham diced
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 cup onion
- 1/2 cup celery
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 8 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Chop vegetables and cook quinoa
- Dice the carrot, celery, onion, and ham.
- Cook quinoa according to package and set aside.
Sautee diced veggies
- Fill a pan with olive oil and bring the heat to medium high. Cook the ham for about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion becomes translucent.
- Then stir in the diced carrot and celery and cook for another 4 minutes.
Add broccoli, sauce, and cooked quinoa
- Add in the broccoli, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Lastly, stir in the cooked quinoa. Cook for about 4 more minutes and remove from heat.
Notes
What to serve with quinoa fried rice
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2914IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg