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The Healthy Voyager: Quinoa Vegetable Fried Rice

By on August 6, 2013
the healthy voyager: quinoa vegetable fried rice

Who doesn’t love a heaping bowl of vegetable fried rice? I even like cold fried rice leftovers! How about a little twist on the classic take-out fave by making it with nutrition packed quinoa?  It’s light, fluffy and oh so yummalicious! Vegan, gluten free and packed with crunchy veggies ; )

 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoon vegan butter

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1/2 cup diced green onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 cup bean sprouts

1/2 cup diced carrots

2 cups water

2 teaspoons vegan chicken bullion

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ginger

2 or 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweet green peas, thawed

1/2 cup cubed extra firm tofu, pressed, drained (optional)

1 tablespoon sesame oil to sauté tofu in (if using)

 

Directions:

Melt butter in large skillet and sauté rice, onion, garlic, bean sprouts, and carrots for 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in water, bullion, sugar, ginger and soy sauce.

Stir and cover. Simmer 20 min.

Stir in peas and cook 5 to 10 minutes.

If you’d like to add tofu, sauté your diced tofu for about 5 minutes over medium heat in about a teaspoon of sesame oil then add it in with the peas.

 

NewHeadshotHi! I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton. I’m a holistic nutritionist, vegan chef, cookbook author, speaker, show host, consultant and healthy travel expert. From video web series and travel articles, to product reviews and healthy, vegan and gluten free recipes, you’ll find lots of info for a happier, healthier and greener lifestyle! After all, Life is a voyage, live it well!

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