Vegetable Fried Quinoa

🛒 Ingredients

• Quinoa, cooked 180 g · 216 kcal
• Carrot, diced 40 g · 16 kcal
• Green peas, frozen 40 g · 32 kcal
• Red bell pepper, diced 40 g · 12 kcal
• Corn kernels, frozen 30 g · 25 kcal
• Onion, finely chopped 40 g · 16 kcal
• Garlic, minced 10 g · 14 kcal
• Fresh ginger, grated 5 g · 4 kcal
• Soy sauce 20 g · 10 kcal
• Sesame oil 5 g · 44 kcal
• Vegetable oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Green onions, sliced 10 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; fluff with a fork and set aside to cool. This step can be done in advance to ensure the quinoa is dry.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
3. Add green peas, corn kernels, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan; continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetables. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss everything together thoroughly to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh sliced green onions before serving.