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A top-down view of vibrant Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice mixed with scrambled egg, carrots, broccoli, and red peppers in a white bowl.

Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice

This Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice is a healthy, gluten-free meal that is quick to make and loved by families. It's a great way to use leftover quinoa and pack in extra vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Quinoa Cooking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 276
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 4-5 cups cooked quinoa from about 1 cup uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped small
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped small
  • 1 small head broccoli cut into very small florets, about 2 cups
  • 1 cup peas and carrots frozen mix
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped small (white button or cremini work well)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Wok or large sauté pan

Method
 

  1. Heat a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat and add canola oil.
  2. Add onions and red pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  3. Add broccoli and mushrooms and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, until veggies are beginning to get tender.
  4. Add frozen peas and carrots and cook for another minute or two, until warmed through.
  5. Move the veggies aside and crack the eggs into the pan. Stir to scramble, cook and then mix in with the veggies.
  6. Add the quinoa and mix everything together well.
  7. Add soy sauce and chili garlic sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Turn off the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to combine.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 929mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8g

Notes

If you don't have cooked quinoa, prepare it first. It takes about 15 minutes. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili garlic sauce, or by using sriracha. For a vegan version, omit the eggs. For a gluten-free meal, substitute tamari for soy sauce. You can also add cooked chicken, pork, or shrimp for a non-vegetarian option.

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