Simple Quinoa Fried Rice

This is a quick and easy recipe for fried rice that is better for you because it uses quinoa instead of rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat

Add diced onions and carrots, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened

Add frozen peas and minced garlic, cook for an additional 2 minutes

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, pour beaten eggs into the empty side

Scramble the eggs and cook until just set

Combine the scrambled eggs with the vegetables, add cooked quinoa to the pan

Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, toss everything together until well combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot