Veggie Fried Quinoa

Savory, colorful, and ready in minutes.

This easy Veggie Fried Quinoa puts a fresh spin on classic fried rice. Chilled quinoa is stir-fried with eggs, carrots, peas, garlic, and green onions, then finished with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil for plenty of savory flavor.

It’s a quick one-pan recipe that works as a satisfying main dish or an easy side for your favorite protein.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
• 2 eggs, whisked.
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced.
• 1 small white onion, diced.
• ½ cup frozen peas.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced.
• Salt, to taste.
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• 4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa.
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced.
• 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste.
• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, optional.
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil.

Directions

1. Scramble the Eggs

Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large fry pan over medium-high heat.

Add the whisked eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until softly scrambled.

Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan.

Add the carrots, onion, peas, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper.

Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender and the carrots have begun to soften.

3. Fry the Quinoa

Increase the heat to high and add the remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil.

Add the chilled quinoa, green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, if using.

Stir until everything is well combined, then continue cooking for approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the quinoa is hot and lightly toasted.

4. Bring It All Together

Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and gently toss with the quinoa and vegetables.

Drizzle with the toasted sesame oil and stir until combined.

Taste and adjust the soy sauce, salt, or black pepper as desired.

5. Serve & Enjoy

Serve the Veggie Fried Quinoa warm, finished with additional sliced green onions if desired.

Enjoy it on its own or pair it with salmon, chicken, shrimp, tofu, or your favorite vegetables.

Tips for the Best Fried Quinoa

For the best texture, use cooked quinoa that has been completely chilled. Chilled quinoa is firmer and drier than freshly cooked quinoa, helping the grains maintain their texture when stir-fried.

Have all of your ingredients prepped before you begin cooking. Once the pan is hot, this recipe comes together quickly.

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From scrambling the eggs and sautéing fresh vegetables to bringing the entire dish together, a Phantom ceramic nonstick fry pan makes this easy Veggie Fried Quinoa a true one-pan meal.

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