Quinoa Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dry quinoa with 3 cups water
- 1 broccoli crown, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, diced
- 1T onion powder
- 1T garlic powder
- 3T white or black sesame seeds
- ¼ cup tamari
- 2 T toasted sesame oil
- salt to taste
Directions:
- Place quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. OR, feel free to cook your quinoa in a rice cooker.
- Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables.
- When the quinoa is cooked, dump into a large bowl.
- Add oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and peppers and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add all remaining seasonings and sauté until well-combined.
- Dump the cooked quinoa intro your skillet or wok and sauté for another 3-5 minutes. Then, turn off heat.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add more seasonings as needed.