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Egg Fried Quinoa Bowl

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A quick, easy, and protein-packed twist on fried rice using fluffy quinoa and scrambled eggs, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
  • 3 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 cup mixed veggies (diced carrots, peas, bell peppers; fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • Optional: chili flakes
  • Optional: cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups (475ml) water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. While quinoa cooks, chop vegetables and green onions. Beat eggs in a bowl until combined and set aside.
  3. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
  4. Add cooked quinoa to the pan and spread it out. Let it cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to get a slight crispiness, then stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Push quinoa to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the empty side. Pour in beaten eggs and let sit for about 20 seconds before scrambling gently. When eggs are mostly cooked but still soft, mix them into the quinoa.
  6. Toss in garlic, mixed veggies, and green onions. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
  7. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Optionally sprinkle chili flakes or drizzle sriracha for heat. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. Toast quinoa in the pan for better texture. Use high heat to avoid sogginess. Soft scrambled eggs mixed in add creaminess. Add a splash of water or broth if quinoa seems dry while stir-frying. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep quinoa crispy. For vegan version, replace eggs with scrambled tofu and soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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