Fried Quinoa

Quinoa is a healthy wholegrain and you can substitute it for rice in many recipes. Fried Quinoa (rice) is very easy to make, delicious and a great source of nutrition. It is also suitable for the 28 days detox diet that I have written about.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

No. of servings: 3

Spice level: 3 out of 5

Ingredients:

• Cooked Quinoa – 2 cups
• Garlic – 4 cloves
• Minced ginger – 1/2 tsp
• Vegetables – 2 cups (red bell pepper, broccoli, snow peas, carrot, green peas and carrot)
• Green onions or spring onions – 2 to 3
• Low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos – 1 tbsp
• Hot sauce or Sriracha sauce – 1 tsp
• Canola oil – 1 tsp (can use cooking spray)
• Sesame oil – 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method of Preparation:

Cook quinoa in vegetable broth or water. Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of broth or water.

Thinly slice or julienne carrots, beans, red peppers, cabbage and green onions. Heat canola oil in a wok over high flame and add all the vegetables. Fry for a few minutes sprinkling a little water and cook until slightly tender.

Add minced garlic and ginger. Spray some oil and saute for a couple of minutes or until veggies are 3/4th cooked.

Add cooked quinoa, stir well and add soy sauce and hot sauce. Give it a stir and add sprinkle salt, pepper and chopped green onions. Stir nicely, remove from heat.

Note:

If you like to add egg, scramble and add it to the pan finally and mix well.