10-Minute Healthy Quinoa Veggie Fried “Rice”

This 10-Minute Healthy Quinoa Veggie Fried “Rice” is an easy side dish to make any night of the week. You can add in a protein and make it a meal!

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10-Minute Healthy Quinoa Veggie Fried “Rice”

First of all, this Quinoa Fried “Rice” is extremely tasty. It contains all the classic flavors of fried rice, but made with healthier ingredients. I used quinoa in place of rice. Quinoa is packed with fiber and protein. Also, this dish is loaded with vegetables. I used cauliflower, peas and carrots. You can even add whatever other vegetables you have in your fridge.

What to do with leftover quinoa?

This Quinoa Veggie Fried “Rice” is a great way to use up your leftover quinoa!

Ingredients Used to Make this quinoa fried “rice?”

• cooked cold quinoa
• sesame oil
• egg
• minced garlic
• chopped green onion
• chopped carrot
• frozen peas
• frozen riced cauliflower 
• coconut aminos
• ground ginger
• garlic powder 
• sesame seeds – optional

How to make quinoa fried “rice?”

1. Scramble an egg in sesame oil on medium heat.
2. Add in minced garlic, chopped green onion and chopped carrot. Cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add in frozen peas and frozen riced cauliflower. Cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Add in cold quinoa, coconut aminos and spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Serve with sesame seeds, if desired.

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Proteins to Pair with quinoa fried “rice?”

• Air Fried Tofu
• Easy Broiled Salmon
• Air Fryer Shrimp

Did you try this recipe?

Let me know below with a comment and rating! 🙂