Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa
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Serves4 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed, dry
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/3 cup snow peas
- 1 cup baby bok choy
- 2 cups kale, stems removed, and torn into small pieces
- 4 tablespoons chives, minced (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced-sodium
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- While the quinoa is cooking, in a large sauté pan or wok over moderately high heat, warm the oil.
- Add the ginger and garlic and sauté, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the carrots, snow peas, bok choy, kale, and chives and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked quinoa and stir to combine. Add the eggs and continue to cook, stirring, until scrambled, about 3 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
Add broccoli, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, or other favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 1/2 cups eachg)
Calories 226
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 93mg
31%
Sodium 231mg
10%
Potassium 701mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Sugars 4g
Protein 10g
20%
Vitamin A
364%
Vitamin C
83%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
12%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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