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Close-up of a white bowl filled with vibrant Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice, mixed with peas, carrots, broccoli, and scrambled egg.

Vegetable Quinoa Fried Rice

This recipe offers a healthy and quick twist on classic fried rice, using quinoa instead of traditional rice. It's packed with vegetables and can be on your table in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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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, Lunch
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
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce see notes for spice adjustment
  • 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 to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty space. Stir to scramble, cook, and then mix them in with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa and mix everything together well.
  7. Add the soy sauce and chili garlic sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Turn off the heat. Stir in the sesame oil. 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 ready, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare. You can cook it while you chop the vegetables and start the stir-fry. Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your spice preference, or substitute sriracha if needed. For a vegan option, omit the eggs. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version. Cooked chicken, pork, or shrimp can be added for a non-vegetarian meal.

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