Egg-Fried Quinoa Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Egg-Fried Quinoa, a healthy and tasty dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, combining the protein-packed quinoa with scrambled eggs and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick pan For cooking the quinoa and eggs
- 1 Spatula For stirring
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed and drained
- 2 cup Water
- 2 Eggs Beaten
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Mixed vegetables Chopped (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Sesame oil For flavor
- to taste Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked quinoa and scrambled eggs back to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring everything together until well-mixed and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the eggs and add tofu or additional vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 0.3mg
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