Quinoa Fried Rice

Serves 4

2 C Quinoa, Uncooked

1 1/2 C Chicken Broth or Water

1 TBSP Olive Oil

1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped

2 Garlic Cloves, Chopped

2 Eggs, Scrabbled 

1 C Peas and Carrots, Frozen or Defrosted

Ground Black Pepper

2 or 3 TBSP Soy Sauce

1 TSP Seasame Oil

1. Start by adding the broth and quinoa to a pot, bring the pot to a medium simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally while cooking. 

2. Cool the quinoa overnight, preferably, or cool it down in the freezer for about an hour. 

3. Next in same pot or in a wok, turn the stovetop onto medium heat, add the olive oil, onions, and garlic, and cook until the onions are opaque. 

3. Then add the scrambled eggs, mix it into the onion mixture, and cook the eggs. 

4. Once the eggs are no done, add the peas and carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are defrosted. 

5. Finally, add the quinoa, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil into the mixture and cook until it is all heated thoroughly and semi-browned like fried rice. It will take about 5 to 8 minutes. Then serve and enjoy.