Quinoa Fried Rice
Fried rice but make it quinoa style. You will never know the difference!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 eggs, scrambled
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt + pepper to taste
- 4 cups quinoa
- 1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp liquid coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa on the side. While waiting for it to full cook through heat 1/2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium-heat.
- Scramble eggs, remove and set aside
- Add another 1/2 tbsp butter to same skillet and toss in the carrots, onion, garlic, peas, salt + pepper. Sauté until soft - about 7 minutes
- add the last of your butter - once melted transfer in the cooked quinoa
- Add in the green onions, liquid aminos, and toasted sesame oil
- Stir and enjoy!