Quinoa Fried Rice: A Twist on the Classic with Minute Rice & Quinoa
/This fried rice recipe using quinoa instead of traditional white rice makes for a revolutionary dish that reimagines an all-time favorite teppanyaki staple of garlic fried rice. Leave your calorie and carb guilt behind as you indulge in this Deliciously Good Garlic Fried Rice & Quinoa Recipe. By incorporating quinoa into this recipe, you provide an alternative that still gives you the classic flavors of delicious fried rice.
To bring this Garlic Fried Rice & Quinoa Recipe to life, you'll blend in the nutty flavors of quinoa with the delicious punch of garlic. Start with Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa to lay the perfect foundation for this recipe. Next you need the zest of fresh minced garlic cloves infusing the scent into every tasty bit. An array of vegetables like carrots and peas will make your dish not only nutritional, but very tasty. This lineup ensures that every forkful is full of different textures with just the right taste.
When Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa meets the pan with crispy garlic the result is a tasty version of the traditional fried rice. The Quinoa Fried Rice lies at the heart of our dish, taking a beloved classic and enriching it with added proteins. The crispy garlic cloves elevate your Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa, introducing a delight that crunches with every bite. In no time, this will become your go-to meal prep hero and be a savior during the hustle and bustle of the busy week. The meal is set up for success from the beginning with the aroma of garlic and onions setting the stage. Pre-cooked rice & quinoa helps to achieve the ideal texture. Sautéing garlic & butter enhances flavor and gives a crunchy flavor. When adding vegetables, feel free to mix and match them to your favorites. For today's recipe I chose classic carrots, onion & peas but feel free to substitute green beans, asparagus or peppers even. This is your dish, so be sure to customize it to your liking.
With Deliciously Good Garlic Fried Rice & Quinoa, we have crafted a dish with layers of flavors, rich in nutrients, all while bringing together a familiar favorite comfort food. This dish isn’t just a meal, it’s a celebration of versatility, at home alternatives, and above all, a love for good food that pleases the heart as much as it satisfies the palate. Serve alone or alongside your favorite protein. You can even top with spicy mayo or chili oil to give it an added kick, Bon Appétit!
Ingredients
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions white, thinly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa, prepared according to package directions
1 small white onion, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup green beans, chopped
2 tablespoon soy sauce
3 eggs
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 cup chicken, cooked & chopped
Instructions
Prepare Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa according to the directions on the packaging.
While your Rice & Quinoa is being prepared, at medium-high, add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan and then scramble the eggs. Remove from pan
Add garlic to the same pan and sauté in olive oil until fragrant, add in the carrots, peas, scallions, & onion sauté for 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce.
Add in the sesame oil, the chicken, and prepared Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa and stir it all together. Add in butter and let cook around 3-4 minutes until crispy on edges turning and stirring until as crispy to your liking.
Stir for 2-3 more minutes, adding in eggs. Serve & enjoy!!
Additionally, you can add your favorite sauces - like chili olive oil to make it a bit spicy or spicy mayo for a creamy & spicy kick. As well as serving more chicken or other desired protein.
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