Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe (Indo Chinese Style)
Quinoa Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and delicious Indian Chinese style stir fried dish that can be prepared with leftover quinoa in just 20 minutes.
Servings 2
Calories 301kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or toasted sesame oil)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup white spring onions chopped
- ¼ cup carrot finely chopped
- ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup green beans diced
- ¼ cup broccoli diced
- ¼ cup cabbage shredded
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- ½ cup extra-firm tofu cubed
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (adjust to suit your taste)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons spring onions chopped
Instructions
How to Cook Quinoa
- On Stovetop Pot: Cook the ½ cup of rinsed quinoa with 1 cup of water on medium-low heat until cooked, and let it cool.Stovetop Pressure Cooker: Pressure cook the ½ cup of rinsed quinoa with 1 cup of water for two whistles on medium-low heat. Let the pressure release naturally.In Instant Pot (Electric Pressure Cooker): Pressure cook the ½ cup of rinsed quinoa with ¾ cup of water on MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK mode for 1 minute. Let the pressure release naturally. Check the detailed recipe.
Stir Fry:
- Heat olive oil (or toasted sesame oil) in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic cloves and finely chopped white spring onions. Saute for 30-60 seconds over high heat until fragrant. Dont burn the garlic.
- Add diced carrots, diced green bell pepper, diced broccoli florets, diced green beans, and shredded cabbage. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and stir-fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and cooked through.
- Add cooked quinoa, cubed extra-firm tofu, dark soy sauce, white vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated, then cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Final Garnishing:
- Sprinkle chopped spring onions over the Indian-style vegetable fried rice with quinoa just before serving.
Notes
Variations for Making Quinoa Fried Rice
- Protein: Add ½ cup of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese), scrambled eggs, or soya chunks instead of tofu.
- Vegetables: Add vegetables of your choice. You can also add mushrooms.
- Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time.
- Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha, schezwan sauce, or chili oil.
- Keto: Replace quinoa with cauliflower rice. You can also add edamame to the keto diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3108IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg