Fried Rice-Style Quinoa

Name: Fried Rice-Style Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa uncooked; 2 tablespoons canola oil divided; 3/4 cup egg whites; 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed; 1/3 cup green onions chopped; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha hot chile sauce, optional

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa uncooked
2 tablespoons canola oil divided
3/4 cup egg whites
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
1/3 cup green onions chopped
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha hot chile sauce, optional

Directions

1

Cook quinoa according to package directions; cook 10 mins.
2

Meanwhile, cook eggs in 1 TBS hot oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 2 minutes or just until set. Remove from the skillet.
3

Add remaining 1 TBS oil to skillet; heat 1 minute. Cook vegetables, quinoa and green onion in hot oil, stirring often, 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and quinoa is slightly browned.
4

Stir in soy sauce and Sriracha, if desired. Stir in eggs.
5

Divide mixture evenly among 4 containers.
6

Note: Cook the quinoa up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate until needed, if desired.