Quinoa Fried “Rice”

Serves 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 scallions, sliced
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• Sriracha, for serving

 

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Add egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate.
3. Add an additional 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, ginger, and peas season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft.
4. Increase heat to high, add in cooked quinoa, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Then add in the eggs and stir to combine.
5. Add the sesame oil, and scallions, and stir to combine, and remove from heat.